Primary sources
International commercial law
Read the rules for commercial contracts, automated dealings and arbitration. The texts are free to read, with article references and links to their official editions.
These instruments have different scopes. Reading one does not adopt it or make it law of Peregrini. The notes below explain what each is for and when its application needs to be checked.
treaty · 1958
New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
Recognition of arbitration agreements and foreign or non-domestic arbitral awards. Application depends on the Convention, national implementation and relevant reservations. An expert determination is not automatically an arbitral award.
model law · 2024, with Guide to Enactment
UNCITRAL Model Law on Automated Contracting
A legislative model addressing automated contracting, including recognition and attribution of automated outputs. It supplements contract law; it is not automatically enacted law or a complete contract code.
model law · 1985, amended 2006
UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration
A legislative model for the arbitral process and court supervision. Consult the actual enactment at the chosen seat; both alternatives for Article 7 are retained in this edition.
arbitration rules · 2021, including Expedited Arbitration Rules and Transparency Rules
UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Procedural rules for arbitration by agreement, not substantive contract law. Expedited Rules require express agreement. Transparency Rules have their own investor-State scope.
contract principles · 2016, complete black-letter text
UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts
International commercial contract principles. Their effect depends on adoption and the applicable legal framework. Applicable mandatory law remains relevant (Article 1.4). This is the complete rule text; official commentary and illustrations are linked separately.
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