Co-Chair
Riccardo Cajola

International Commerce and Distribution Committee

The International Commerce and Distribution Committee examines legal issues fundamental to the growth and development of international commerce.

The Committee deals extensively with issues relating to international sales contracts, agency and distribution, cross-border acquisitions, warranties and financing of international sales.

In addition to reviewing the current legal position in different countries from a comparative perspective, the committee also examines international and supranational instruments, such as the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods, Incoterms and the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits and relevant instruments of the European Union and Mercosur.

The Committee also focuses on law reform in the fields of law within its scope, and since 1997 has monitored and offered suggestions in connection with the proposed Hague Convention on International Jurisdiction and the Effects of Foreign judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters.

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Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences

Volatility in Global Trade and Supply Chain Structures - challenges of constant adaptation

15 Apr - 16 Apr 2026

Munich , Germany

Publications
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The Corporate Transparency Act: what business owners need to know

US companies will soon face new reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This article looks at the new law which will require entities identified as reporting companies to provide information about their beneficial owners. If reporting companies fail to disclose the necessary information, then they could face both severe civil and criminal penalties.

Released on Aug 26, 2021

The digitisation of central bank currencies among the major economies – the current landscape

To date, the central banks of approximately 65 countries are in some stage of initiating or developing a programme of digitising their central bank currencies. This digitisation has the potential to minimise costs in cross-border transactions, increase financial inclusion and improve the efficiency of monetary policy implementation. This article details the programmes among the world’s major economies.

Released on Jul 21, 2021

Trade wars: EU blocking statutes on US sanctions against Iran, the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice calls for a review of the functioning of the regulation

This article discusses the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union’s opinion regarding the application of EU blocking statutes, aimed at protecting EU operators from effects of certain laws adopted by third countries.

Released on Jun 24, 2021

Biden administration takes aim at Chinese military-related companies

This article looks at the recently announced updated restrictions on the ability of persons from the United States to invest in publicly traded securities of certain companies related to China’s defence and surveillance sectors.

Released on Jun 24, 2021

Subcommittees and other groups

The International Commerce and Distribution Committee also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.

Agency and Distribution Subcommittee
Commodities and Derivatives Subcommittee
Complex Acquisitions Subcommittee
Export Controls, Sanctions and Anti-Corruption Subcommittee
Financial and Tax Aspects of International Sales Subcommittee
Government Procurement Subcommittee
International Commerce and Distribution Committee Advisory Board
International Conventions and Trade Agreements Subcommittee
Regional Developments Subcommittee
Supply Chain and Logistics Subcommittee

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