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This incisive book explores the manifestation of private international law principles and targets in complex cross-border cases. Presenting a comprehensive overview of classic and postmodern topics, leading experts assess to what extent key principles can be enacted through a range of case studies.

Contributors provide in-depth analysis of concerns related to the methods and procedures in private international law reflecting on their relevance in different legal situations. They illustrate the application and stress testing of traditional approaches and evaluate how specific categories are distinguished according to the vulnerability of the person to be protected, the legal position, and the values to be enhanced. The book considers the role of contractually weaker parties and the torts' victim, and concludes by addressing these values on a global scale.

Values in Private International Law is a vital reference for scholars and students of private international law, European law and comparative law. Its insights will also be pertinent for practitioners, judges, and international lawyers seeking legislation and case law for challenging issues in these evolving fields.