1. 3 . S U M M A RY

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The universal application of the lex fori amatrsus may under certain circumstances

constitute an obstacle to trade. To be regarded as an obstacle to trade, it is necessary

that the effects of a possible insolvency are relevant to the parties concerned in their

decision to enter into a transaction. This requirement of causality will generally be

fulfilled where the lex fori conciirsus affects the pre-insolvency entitlements of a secured

creditor and may, exceptionally, be fulfilled in respect of unsecured creditors as well.