Barbara Bonafini
Barbara Bonafini is a lawyer specialising in international trade and customs law, with extensive experience providing advice and assistance on contracts related to international trade. She is a lecturer at the Master in International Trade Law at ITCILO (International Training Centre of the ILO) and an author and co-author of publications on international trade law and EU law.
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Incoterms® and case law: legal interpretation in international trade
In this presentation, Barbara Bonafini analyses Incoterms® from a case law perspective, focusing on how courts interpret their legal effect in international sales contracts. She contrasts the approach of the European Court of Justice with that of the Italian Supreme Court, highlighting differing views on whether Incoterms® go beyond cost...
Lack of harmonisation of customs sanctions: Italian case
In Italy, customs administrative penalties have often been criticised in the past for being excessively severe. The recent customs reform aimed to make penalties less harsh for those who committed unintentional errors while acting in good faith; however, the new regulations raise important questions regarding their application.
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Incoterms® and case law: legal interpretation in international trade
In this presentation, Barbara Bonafini analyses Incoterms® from a case law perspective, focusing on how courts interpret their legal effect in international sales contracts. She contrasts the approach of the European Court of Justice with that of the Italian Supreme Court, highlighting differing views on whether Incoterms® go beyond cost...
Lack of harmonisation of customs sanctions: Italian case
In Italy, customs administrative penalties have often been criticised in the past for being excessively severe. The recent customs reform aimed to make penalties less harsh for those who committed unintentional errors while acting in good faith; however, the new regulations raise important questions regarding their application.