Global Commercial Contracts: An Introduction to CISG, PICC and other International Instruments

Authors:

Ingeborg Schwenzer, Edgardo Muñoz

• ISBN: 9780198826507
• Published: February 2026
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Description:

Global Commercial Contracts: An Introduction to CISG, PICC and other International Instruments offers a clear and practical introduction to international commercial contract law. It examines the legal framework surrounding applicable law, conflict of laws, harmonisation initiatives, and the interpretation and operation of major international instruments, including the CISG and PICC.

Key Features:

Clear and concise introduction to international commercial contracts. Strong focus on the CISG and PICC. Explains harmonisation of contract law in cross-border transactions. Covers both legal theory and practical commercial application. Accessible structure for students, academics, and practitioners.

Coverage:

Applicable law and conflict of laws, international harmonisation initiatives, the CISG, the PICC, the UN Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts, Incoterms® 2010, and UCP 600. Also examines contract freedom, interpretation, formation, validity, sellers' and buyers' obligations, remedies, avoidance of contracts, and limitation of actions.

About the Authors:

Ingeborg Schwenzer and Edgardo Muñoz are authors in the field of international commercial contract law, offering a practical and structured approach to the study of global sales law and related international instruments.

Table of Contents:

Introduction to international commercial contracts; applicable law and conflict of laws; harmonisation of international contract law; the CISG; the PICC; other international instruments; electronic communications in international contracts; Incoterms® 2010 and UCP 600 in practice; freedom, interpretation, formation and validity of contract; sellers' and buyers' obligations; remedies, avoidance and limitation of actions.

Why buy this book?

This book is an excellent starting point for anyone seeking a practical and authoritative introduction to international commercial contracts, bringing together the most important international instruments in one concise volume for professionals, researchers, and institutions dealing with international trade.

Keywords:

international commercial contracts, CISG, PICC, international contract law, cross-border trade, sale of goods law, conflict of laws, harmonisation of law, Incoterms, UCP 600, international trade law, commercial law

Target Audience:

commercial lawyers, international trade lawyers, academics, researchers, corporate counsel, arbitrators, academic libraries, law libraries

Genre:

Law, Commercial Law, Contract Law, International Trade Law

Q&A

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Is this a current title?
Yes, published February 2026 by Oxford University Press.

Who is this book written for?
Commercial lawyers, international trade lawyers, academics and corporate counsel working with cross-border contracts.

Does it cover both the CISG and PICC?
Yes, with a strong focus on both instruments plus related tools like Incoterms® 2010 and UCP 600.

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