Dalhuisen on Transnational and Comparative Commercial, Financial and Trade Law Volume 4: Transnational Movable Property Law, 9th Edition

Author

Jan H. Dalhuisen

ISBN: 9781509978137
Published: May 2026
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hart Publishing

Description

Volume 4 of the 9th edition of this magisterial work deals with movable and intangible property law. It addresses the transformation of the models of movable property in commercial and financial transactions between professionals in the international flow of goods, services, money, information and technology. In this transnational legal order, the emphasis in the new law merchant or modern lex mercatoria of movable property turns to risk management, asset liquidity, and transactional and payment finality.

Key Features

• Part of the leading 6-volume work on transnational and comparative commercial, financial and trade law, now in its 9th edition
• Compares common law and civil law concepts of movable property, one geared to improving value, the other to consumption
• Covers negotiable documents of title, negotiable instruments and investment securities
• Addresses the dematerialisation of documents and electronic transfers
• Can be used independently or alongside the other five volumes for a comprehensive overview

Coverage

Particular attention is given to the notion of assets and asset classes, the inclusion of monetary claims, the transformation of assets in production and distribution chains, and the type of user, income and enjoyment rights that can be established in them — when they become proprietary, what that means, and the role of party autonomy in their creation and operation between professional participants and upon a sale to consumers. The volume identifies the relevance of these concepts especially in modern finance and concludes by indicating future directions, including the challenges posed by blockchain and fintech.

About the Author

Jan H. Dalhuisen is Emeritus Professor of Law at King's College London, holds the Chair in Transnational Financial Law at the Catholic University of Lisbon, and is a Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley. He is a Corresponding Member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Member of the New York Bar, and a former ICSID Arbitrator and FCIArb.

Table of Contents

Part I: Ownership, Possession and Limited, Future, Conditional or Temporary Proprietary Rights in Chattels and Intangible Assets — Part II: Negotiable Documents of Title and Negotiable Instruments — Part III: Investment Securities (Types of Shares and Bonds; Transnationalisation of Custodial and Settlement Systems).

Why buy this book?

This is the definitive reference for practitioners and academics working across transnational commercial and financial law, offering a rare comparative treatment of movable and intangible property that spans common law and civil law traditions. Essential for law libraries serving international finance, banking and commercial law practice.

Keywords

Transnational commercial law, movable property, lex mercatoria, negotiable instruments, investment securities, comparative commercial law, financial law, secured transactions

Target Audience

Commercial and financial law practitioners, corporate lawyers, academics, law libraries, international business professionals

Genre

Financial Law, Commercial Law, International Law, Law Books

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this volume cover? Transnational movable and intangible property law, including negotiable documents of title, negotiable instruments and investment securities.

Can this volume be read independently of the other 5 volumes? Yes, each volume in the 6-volume set can be used independently or read together for a comprehensive overview.

Is this a Print On Demand title? Yes. The publisher prints a copy to fulfil each order; delivery can take 1 to 3 weeks (1 to 2 weeks for looseleaf titles).

Who is this book for? Commercial and financial law practitioners, academics and law libraries working in transnational and comparative commercial law.

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