Fundamentals
This section of the Content Hub provides a foundation for understanding the key legal and commercial principles that shape international contracting. The content provided herunder is designed to clarify essential concepts, terminology, and legal structures that underpin ICCM — making it easier to navigate more advanced topics later on.
Whether you're building your knowledge from the ground up or refreshing core concepts, this section helps establish the context you need to better understand how contracts operate in different legal systems and commercial environments.
Fundamentals: The Role of Contracts within the Legal System
Understanding the Relationship Between Public Law, Private Law, and Contracts
Fundamentals: Legal Families and Applicable Law
How Legal Traditions Shape Contract Drafting and Interpretation
Fundamentals: The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
Understanding the Scope, Limitations, and Practical Relevance of the CISG in International Trade