On completion of this module a student will be able to: Identify the role law has to play in international business transactions. Explain the fundamental basis of cross-border contracting in international trade. Discuss the legal interaction between transactional free trade principles and the need to ensure a fair and level playing field through anti-dumping and countervailing duties. Critically analyse the role of the law in financing international transactions and the transfer of money across borders. Relate the law of international business transactions to the dispute resolution framework and international enforcement of judgements. Critique different theories on the expropriation of overseas investments and the role of unilateral and multilateral agencies in resolving disputes. Relate the transactional law of international trade with emerging trends in ethical trade, investment, development and sustainability. Affective (Attitudes and Values) On completion of this module a student will understand the role of the law in international business transactions, understand how the law may impact upon private parties particularly where they conflict with state interests, and appreciate the need for a comprehensive legal environment within which international business transactions from the sale to investment can take place. How the Module is Taught & the Learning Experience Students’ The module is taught through a series of weekly seminars. Students will be assigned some reading material and will be expected to conduct independent research, prior to each seminar, where they will be required to discuss the relevant issues. The University of Limerick graduate attributes will be
On completion of this module a student will be able to: Identify the role law has to play in international business transactions. Explain the fundamental basis of cross-border contracting in international trade. Discuss the legal interaction between transactional free trade principles and the need to ensure a fair and level playing field through anti-dumping and countervailing duties. Critically analyse the role of the law in financing international transactions and the transfer of money across borders. Relate the law of international business transactions to the dispute resolution framework and international enforcement of judgements. Critique different theories on the expropriation of overseas investments and the role of unilateral and multilateral agencies in resolving disputes. Relate the transactional law of international trade with emerging trends in ethical trade, investment, development and sustainability. Affective (Attitudes and Values) On completion of this module a student will understand the role of the law in international business transactions, understand how the law may impact upon private parties particularly where they conflict with state interests, and appreciate the need for a comprehensive legal environment within which international business transactions from the sale to investment can take place. How the Module is Taught & the Students’ Learning Experience The module is taught through a series of weekly seminars. Students will be assigned some reading material and will be expected to conduct independent research, prior to each seminar, where they will be required to discuss the relevant issues. The University of Limerick graduate attributes will be