International Business Transactions

This course is about international commercial law and practices, focusing on international business transactions encountered most frequently, such as the international sale of goods (CISG), the carriage of goods, international payments, and secured financing (standby letters of credit and asset-based financing). The second part of the course covers the methods of settling international commercial disputes, including international litigation and arbitration. Learning how these international transactins work in practice rests on a problem-oriented method, relying on the active participation and comparative perspectives of students with diverse legal backgrounds. The course also seeks to attune students to their professional responsibilities and ethical duties, as they navigate on the problems associated with corrupt practices and corporate social responsibility.