Freedom of Contract in the European Financial Sector

Freedom of contract is a fundamental principle of European Union law, a necessary condition for exercising the freedom to choose an occupation and the freedom to conduct a business. Since the global financial crisis, a vast body of regulatory rules has been developed, and freedom of contract of banks and other financial institutions is being restricted, often to protect the weaker party or achieve public policy goals. Freedom of Contract in the European Financial Sector provides a robust an...