Trade and commerce are central to the wealth of nations. International and cross-border by
nature, they require international rules. In response, a complex framework of rules have been
developed to regulate the field, with some gaining global acceptance. Rules around the sales
and carriage of goods, services, financing and security, underline transnational commercial
activity. These rules are made up of international treaties and soft law.
This important new commentary provides in-depth article-by-article analyses of the legislation
in the field of trade and commerce.