This year’s international business transactions seminar series explores international contracting through the lens of the theory of the firm. From M&A and supply chain agreements to venture capital, deep sea mining, and third-party contracts, we will consider how diverse contractual forms structure business activity across borders. Grounding our discussion in primary contracts and their design choices, we aim to identify patterns that respond to pressing challenges such as supply chain resilience, sustainability, national security regulation, and geopolitical risks. Our goal is to generate insights of interest not only to business lawyers but also to scholars of international law, management, economics, and global affairs. I look forward to building a lively, cross-disciplinary community of inquiry in this virtual space.
Read more here: Fall 2025 IBT Seminar Series Brochure