Comparative Private Law

The course held by Prof. Alonso, Babusiaux, Fiocchi, Fragu and Hadžimanović, will introduce students to the methods of Comparative Private Law. In doing so, the course will present topical examples of Comparative Private Law in the field of Contract Law, Property Law, and Consumer Protection Law.

All materials (powerpoint slides, further reading) will be published on olat (depending on the respective professor’s choice before or after the course).

The course will be held in presence only. Please note, that there will be no podcasting in order to encourage attendance of class. Should the pandemic situation require it, the teaching will switch to Zoom. Please make sure to check our website regularly!

Book to accompany the course: 

James Gordley/Hao Jiang/Arthur Taylor von Mehren, An Introduction to the Comparative Study of Private Law. Readings, Cases, Materials, Cambridge University Press, February 2021.

Link to the book (available within the university network)

Mobility students: oral examination, please refer to Lehrstuhl Alonso

Regular students: oral examination organized by Lehrstuhl Babusiaux (in collaboration with different professors)