The Principles of BRICS Contract Law

The Principles of BRICS Contract Law: A Comparative Study of General Principles Governing International Commercial Contracts in the BRICS Countries
Editors: Salvatore Mancuso, Mauro Bussani
Series: Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice, 102
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Year: 2022
 

This book provides a comparative study of contract law in the BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—focusing on general principles governing international commercial contracts. By analyzing national legal frameworks, the editors identify common principles and propose “soft law” guidelines to support cross-border trade. The volume highlights differences in national laws while exploring areas of convergence, offering practical insights for legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers. It aims to create a more predictable legal environment for commercial transactions among BRICS nations.

The book illustrates how comparative legal research can identify shared principles across diverse jurisdictions, helping to reduce legal uncertainty and promote economic cooperation within the BRICS framework.

Contents:

Setting the Scene

• The Research Project on the Principles of BRICS Commercial Contracts Law. An Introduction – Mauro Bussani, Salvatore Mancuso
• Commercial Contract Law in the BRICS: A Comparative Overview – Marta Infantino

Questions and Answers in the Framework of National Jurisdictions

• The Questionnaire for the Drafting of the National Reports – Jacques du Plessis

Brazilian Report – Umberto Celli Junior, Lígia Espolaor Veronese
Russian Report – Aleksander Komarov
Indian Report – Nilima Bhadbhade
Chinese Report – Lihong Zhang
South African Report – Jacques du Plessis

On the Way to the Principles of BRICS Commercial Contracts Law

• The Possible Path Towards the Principles of BRICS Commercial Contracts Law – Salvatore Mancuso