The success of the CISG as a uniform law convention has stirred the desire for subsequent projects. Now, the draft of a Common European Sales Law looms as a competing instrument at the regional level, which, although not yet final in form, obviously attempts to follow to some extent in the footsteps of the CISG in scope, structure and substance. To this extent, however, the experience of the latter cannot simply be transferred to the new instrument, as the CISG has thrived in a particular formative context that would be markedly different under the CESL. This article takes a look at the contribution of case law and academic studies to the practical success of the instruments, as well as the potential role of contract law practice and university legal education.
European Business Law Review