This article explores a solution to the choice-of-law issues concerning both voluntary and involuntary assignments arising in a domestic forum. The focus is on English private international law rules relating to cross-border assignments. A distinction is made between primary and extended parties...

The paper discusses the recent Dutch decision against the Shell group in respect of its liabilities for causing a few oil spillages in the Nigeria Delta region. It reviews the legal issues raised during the litigations, for instance, choice of forum, jurisdiction, and choice of law. It then...