An independent and non-partisan organisation, the European Association of Private International Law is a non-profit association under the law of Luxembourg. If you wish to become a member, please read here about the types of membership and the admission process.
Vision and aims
EAPIL aims to promote the study and development of private international law by fostering the cooperation of academics and practitioners in European countries and the exchange of information on the sources of the discipline, its scholarship and practice.
Governance structure
Learn about the tasks and manner of operation of the EAPIL governing bodies.
Statutes
The goals of the European Association of Private International Law are officially set out in its Statutes, together with the tasks and manner of operation of its bodies and the rules that govern the relationship between the Association and its members.
History
The idea of establishing a European Association of Private International law was first expressed in 2018, at a conference in Berlin. Learn about the steps that resulted in the creation of EAPIL and discover some significant facts in the life of the Association.