VJ Home: Archive: Abstract Article (2001) 5 VJ 1, 3-21 How to create one uniform contract law Franco Ferrari* Professor Franco Ferrari's article focuses on the consequences of the existence of the large number of Conventions in the area of contract law. While recognising the apparent reduction in barriers to trade brought about by such Conventions through their inherent 'boundarylessnes', Professor Ferrari also points out that these Conventions increase the sources of law that must be taken into account by business people and courts. The article addresses the problem of co-ordination of current and future conventions in the area of contract law, with a particular focus on the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods, the UNIDROIT Convention on International Factoring and the UNDROIT Convention on International Leasing. * Full Professor of Law, Bologna University, Italy (on leave); Legal Officer, United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, International Trade Law Branch