...provides...easy access to this fast evolving field of law and introduces the reader to its most important parts.

German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce Website

As a result of his broad knowledge on the subject and rich professional experience, Mr. Van Calster provides great insight into current issues within international law. The book is practical as both a student textbook and a general introduction for legal professionals. It is divided into seven chapters, all aspects of which are crucial for proper understanding of the subject…We advise both students and professionals to take a closer look at this publication as it offers the reader all the vital elements and structure of PIL and its development.

Vladimir Cupryszak, Association for International Arbitration Newsletter, 'In Touch'

Excellent overview of European Private International Law issues, as well as a very helpful introduction to basic concepts of conflicts of laws and jurisdictions.

Professor Stavros Brekoulakis, Queen Mary University of London, UK

This is a most useful book. I recommend it to my students as a great way to come to terms with the EU elements of Private International Law.

Dr David Kenny, Trinity College Dublin

It is a good textbook, with European Literature, a necessity if one truly wants to understand European Private International Law and something which is lacking elsewhere (national literature in most cases). I will use it as sole recommended text on the Full time and Distance Learning Commercial Law LLMs (International Dispute Resolution course).

Emmanuel Guinchard, Senior Lecturer, Northumbria University, UK

This book is essential reading for law students in Europe and abroad. It provides a coherent overview of all main elements of European private international law; concepts, legal instruments and practice.

Professor Kim Talus, UEF Law School, Finland