Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law

The Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law is a research organization in Germany dedicated to studying how private laws—such as contracts, property, and family law—differ across countries and regions. Its goal is to understand legal systems worldwide, promoting knowledge that can improve international legal cooperation and harmonization. The institute conducts scholarly research, publishes academic work, and provides expertise for policymakers, legal professionals, and academics interested in the ways private law varies and converges internationally.