Recent developments have led to the disappearance of three non-recognized States in the region. In this regard, the book may also be interesting as a source of information that has already disappeared or will probably soon disappear from the Internet. Further, the book is highly relevant for the remaining non-recognized States in the region, while also offering a source of inspiration for private law (including civil procedure) and investment law aspects concerning non-recognized States in general.
Prof. Dr. Alexander Trunk is the director of the Institute of East European Law of Kiel University, a leading center of research on the legal systems of Eastern Europe in Germany. His research focus is on comparative civil and private international law including civil procedure, mostly with a particular view to Eastern Europe.
Dr. Anastasiya Rogozina, LL.M., was an academic assistant at the Institute of East European Law of Kiel University. She holds a PhD degree on international investment law at the Urals Law University. She is now a legal consultant in Augsburg (Germany).
Ass. Prof. Dr. Marina Trunk-Fedorova, LL.M., is a freelance researcher at the Institute of East European Law of Kiel University and a part-time law-teacher for international economic law at St. Petersburg State University. Her publications focus on international trade and investment law, often with a comparative dimension.