This work provides analysis and information on private international law developments. The editors commission articles concerning the most significant trends in this field. Also included is work carried out in the context of the Hague Conference, The Hague Academy, UNCITRAL, and UNIDROIT.

The authority of its editors and the lasting nature of the works included make the Yearbook an integral addition to the libraries of international law scholars and practitioners. The editors are supported by an international advisory board composed of personalities the field of international law.

Doctrine
the New Hague Convention on the Protection of Adults, E. Clive
public policy in the framework of the Brussels Convention
remarks on two recent decisions by the European Court of Justice
M.R. Moura Ramos
the Hague Conference on private international law and its current programme of work concerning the international protection of children and other aspects of family law, W. Duncan
national reports
choice of law in torts in Australia, P. Nygh
the new uniform law with regard to jurisdiction rules in child custody cases in the United States, R.B. Spector
the Italian statute on private international law of 1995
,T. Ballarino, A. Bonomi
the new private international law rules of Macao, A. Marques dos Santos
arbitration in Brazil - the early experience - W. Barral, T. Lacerda Prazeres
news from The Hague
the Hague Conference on Private International Law - work in progress (1999-2000), H. van Loon
forum
the matrimonial property regime in private international law, M. del Pilar Diago Diago.