Centre of Expertise on Latin America
Since the 1970s, the Centre of Expertise on Latin America has advanced comparative research on the legal systems of Latin America and established itself as a leading forum in the field.
Research
Over the decades, the Centre has consolidated its expertise in private international law and private law across the region. In private international law, this expertise spans the three core domains: jurisdiction, applicable law, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. In private law, the Centre’s research encompasses contract, property, family, and succession law. Across these fields, its work has also addressed questions of codification and harmonization.
The Centre’s current research also seeks to explore Latin America’s place in comparative law discourse. In particular, it investigates how the region’s local experiences have shaped the development of private and private international law, seeking to move beyond comparative approaches that view these legal systems exclusively as products of legal transplantation. In doing so, it seeks to enhance intra-regional comparative research while exploring how the region’s legal experiences contribute to comparative law more broadly.
Knowledge Transfer
Alongside advancing knowledge through research, the Centre is actively engaged in knowledge transfer. One dimension of this effort is the preparation of expert opinions for courts and public authorities. Another is the promotion of academic exchange. In cooperation with the American Association of Private International Law (ASADIP), the Centre hosts a multilingual lecture series featuring scholars from around the world. It also hosts and takes part in a number of academic events, lectures at universities, and specialist discussions.
Event series
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