This is a past event
An online conference for postgraduate law.
Registration is now open for the Centre for Private International Law and Transnational Governance's 3rd Postgraduate Law Conference on “New Dimensions in Private International Law” which will take place online on 6 June 2025. All times are in UK time.
Have a look at our programme below and register for one or more of our panels using the link below!
Commercial Activities and Private International Law - 9am – 11am
Exploring novel private international law challenges in international commerce and business transactions, including (but not limited to) e-commerce, fintech, and global supply chain governance
Moderator: Dr Michiel Poesen
Experts: Dr Georgia Antonopoulou (Birmingham University) and Prof Geert Van Calster (KU Leuven)
Family life and Private International Law – 9am – 11am
Addressing the private international law dimension of family disputes, including (but not limited to) international child custody, adoption, marriage, and succession issues
Moderators: Prof Katarina Trimmings and Mr Le Xuan Tung
Experts: Prof. Sharon Shakargy (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) and Prof. Máire Ní Shúilleabháin (University College Dublin)
Maritime Law and Private International Law – 9am – 11am
Investigating the private international law dimension of maritime governance.
Moderator: Ms Luci Carey
Experts: Prof Stephen Girvin (National University of Singapore) and Prof Paul Myburgh (Auckland University of Technology)
11am -12pm Break
Private International Law in the Digital Age – 12 – 2pm
Examining the private international law issues that result from advances in digital technology including (but not limited to) AI and digital platforms.
Moderators: Dr Patricia Zivkovic and Dr Michiel Poesen
Experts: Prof Marion Ho-Dac (University of Artois) and Prof Tobias Lutzi (Augsburg University)
Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility – 12pm – 2pm
Evaluating the role of private international law in advancing sustainable development, corporate accountability across borders, and sustainable consumption and production.
Moderators: Dr Nevena Jevremovic and Dr Francesca Farrington
Experts: Dr Hans Van Loon (University of Edinburgh) and Prof Ralf Michaels (Max Planck Institute)
