The Austrian Government plans to introduce a register for security rights in movable property. Such a register could facilitate the financing of Austrian businesses and improve their access to liquidity. But how should such a register be designed? Which elements are essential, which merely useful – and which should be avoided? To explore these questions, the conference brings together leading experts from academia and practice across several EU Member States. They will present their national experiences with security rights registers and discuss their respective strengths and weaknesses. The goal is to identify proven models that could serve as a foundation for future Austrian legislation. Format: Hybrid (in person and online). Registration: Please register here. Participation is free of charge. Conference...

The Belgian legal system is undergoing fundamental changes, reflecting Belgium's efforts to adapt its legal framework to contemporary challenges. The University of Vienna, the Association Henri Capitant (German and Belgian branch) and the IACPIL are therefore organising a joint conference on the amendments to the Belgian property law, special contracts law and the law of obligations and securities. Please register by 22 November 2024 at service.rechtsvergleichung@univie.ac.at The programme is linked here.

The Interdisciplinary Association of Comparative and Private International Law, in cooperation with the University of Vienna, the University of California Berkeley, the Revue critique de droit international privé, and the Austrian Ministry of Justice, will host a conference on 20 June 2024 to honour Albert Armin Ehrenzweig and his extraordinary jurisprudential legacy, which will be revisited from today’s perspective. For further information, please see the flyer.