Comparative Law Assignment Q.1 – The Japanese consortium, YokoaSun ( YS ), is trading in different fields of activities, including electronic safety system for aircraft and production of ingredients for sushi. YS is now studying the conditions of export operations on a worldwide basis and you are asked to answer the following questions : a-After some successful contacts, YS decides to prospect different markets in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Russia with the idea to develop a commercial relationship with local security systems distributors. What legal systems could apply to the contracts negotiated with these distributors and are they “standard” or “specific”? Would the situation be the same ( globally and from a “legal” point of view ) with distributors located on the African continent ? b-Having reached substantial deals with local firms producing electronic component parts, YS is going to export its safety systems to the UK and also to the United States. However, before concluding some final contracts, YS would like to know what can be the legal specificities and the organization of both British and American systems? c-Should YS decide to produce electronic equipment in Germany, under license but with some components made in Indonesia, before distributing the product around the E.U., what can be the law or the laws applicable to these operations ( both production and distribution )? Q.2 – Is it possible to refer to a “ global “ law strategy for international trade ? Q.3 – What could be the meaning of “ European Law “ or “ European laws “ ? Q.4 – What is the purpose of “ Comparative Law” ? Q.5 – Are “E.U.” and American laws similar ? Q.6 – To what corresponds the notion of “ Scandinavian” legal system?
