Law Commission Publishes FAQs on Private International Law Issues Involving Digital Assets and Electronic Trade Documents

Digital assets and electronic trade documents raise complex private international law challenges. Jurisdictional uncertainties and fragmented status across borders complicate their use in global trade, prompting urgent calls for harmonised legal frameworks to ensure reliability and predictability.

Law Commission Consultation FAQs on Private International Law Issues Involving Digital Assets and Electronic Trade Documents

Modern technology has revolutionised the way businesses operate globally, introducing new tools and practices such as digital assets and electronic trade documents (ETDs).

These innovations offer efficiency and transparency but also present significant challenges impacting conflict of laws.

In February 2024, a call for evidence was launched to pinpoint the most pressing legal issues arising from the use of digital assets and ETDs in digital and decentralised environments.

As we await the release of a detailed consultation paper later in 2025, preliminary insights from the FAQ document provide an intriguing glimpse into the complexities involved.

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