The Rome I Regulation

The Rome I Regulation is a European Union law that determines which country’s legal rules apply to civil and commercial contracts between parties in different EU member states. Its goal is to provide clarity and predictability by establishing rules based on the parties' choices or by default rules if no choice is made. This helps prevent conflicts and legal uncertainty when disagreements arise across borders within the EU. Essentially, it standardizes the approach to cross-border contracts to ensure fair and consistent legal treatment throughout member states.