12 nov 2025

IEL and Regional Economic Integration Organizations

In this webinar, we will discuss the role of regional economic integration organizations (REIOs) in the creation, development, and reception of international economic law (IEL) by their member states. We will examine case studies from the Common Southern Market (Mercosur), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), taking the point of view of some of their member states, namely, Argentina, Ghana, and Kazakhstan. 

13 nov 2025

Los desafíos del derecho comparado en el ámbito del derecho público en Latinoamérica

Los desafíos del derecho comparado en el ámbito del derecho público en Latinoamérica
13 y 14 de noviembre, 2025
Faculdade de Direito - Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil

Programa em português: 
Os desafios do direito comparado no âmbito do direito público na América Latina
13 e 14 de novembro de 2025
Faculdade de Direito – Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil

20 nov 2025

35th Conference on Private International Law

We are pleased to announce that the 35th Conference on Private International Law, entitled
“The Role of Judicial Actors in Shaping Private International Law: A Comparative Perspective”,
will take place on 19–20 November 2025 at the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law.

This year’s edition will focus on the vital role of judicial actors—including judges, lawyers, and litigants—in shaping the development and direction of private international law, both nationally and internationally, through court decisions, litigation strategies, and legal practice.

Topics include:
• Landmark decisions in private international law
• Strategic use of PIL in litigation
• National courts and international legal frameworks

Programme and registration details will follow.
Please mark your calendars—we look forward to seeing you in Lausanne!

19 gen 2026

Eheverträge im internationalen Kontext

Diese Konferenz bietet einen Überblick über die Funktion und die Rechtsfolgen eines Ehevertrags in verschiedenen Rechtsordnungen. Sie richtet sich an Praktizierende in juristischen Berufen und erläutert, unter welchen Voraussetzungen und in welchem Ausmass Eheverträge bindend sind.

Die Vorträge sind auf Deutsch oder Englisch.