Law

Law for Social Workers has been supporting social work students and professionals for over 25 years. Written by an expert team with (read more)

Law for Social Workers has been supporting social work students and professionals for over 25 years. Written by an expert team with practical experience, this book provides the perfect combination of legal explanation and practical insight and is the ideal text to see students through their course and career. This edition continues to provide an accurate, jargon-free account of the law social workers need to know, with helpful diagrams and case studies included throughout to explain areas of difficulty and ensure understanding for students and professionals at all levels. (hide)

Written by Adam Kramer, a commercial barrister and academic, the second edition of the acclaimed The Law of Contract Damages is the (read more)

Written by Adam Kramer, a commercial barrister and academic, the second edition of the acclaimed The Law of Contract Damages is the most comprehensive and detailed treatment available of this important dispute resolution area. The first edition is regularly cited in the courts and academic literature, and this new edition has been substantially updated to take account of over 150 recent decisions. To aid understanding and practicality of use, the book is primarily arranged by the type of complaint, such as the mis-provision of services, the non-payment of money, or the temporary loss of use of property, but also includes sections on causation, remoteness and other general principles.
(hide)

The Law of Hedge Funds is a concise yet comprehensive guide to the law in this area. Practical and user-friendly, it covers all the (read more)

The Law of Hedge Funds is a concise yet comprehensive guide to the law in this area. Practical and user-friendly, it covers all the relevant legal aspects involved, including choice of jurisdiction and vehicle, service providers, prime brokerage, fund directors, the regulatory environment in the UK, the EU and the USA, marketing in various different jurisdictions, taxation, employment and the in-house perspective. This second edition has been updated to take account of the changes introduced by the Alternative Investment Funds Managers Directive (AIFMD).

Published:8 Dec 2017
(hide)

Law of International Trade is now a well-established textbook on this complicated and fast moving area of law. This book offers the (read more)

Law of International Trade is now a well-established textbook on this complicated and fast moving area of law. This book offers the reader a comprehensive and solid explanation of law and practice with an analysis of the theoretical and doctrinal issues, thus, making it an ideal textbook for students on both academic and professional courses. It is also an invaluable resource for practitioners and those engaged in international commercial operations, such as shipping, trade finance, cargo insurance, cross border litigation, international sales, etc. (hide)

As a critical, in-depth analysis of the law-making process, this book has no equal. It deals with all the stages and forms of law-making: (read more)

As a critical, in-depth analysis of the law-making process, this book has no equal. It deals with all the stages and forms of law-making: - the preparation of legislation; - its passage through Parliament;- statutory interpretation; - the operation of the rules of precedent in judicial decision-making; - the many facets of judicial law-making; - the machinery of law reform. The new eighth edition covers the operation of EU law in the UK after Brexit.

It also covers pre-Brexit events such as the unprecedented legislation by backbench MPs to stop a No Deal Exit from the EU and the two great Supreme Court decisions over the triggering of Brexit and the prorogation of Parliament. The books draws on a wide range of sources including important new empirical research such as Lord Sumption's 2019 Reith lectures (Trials of the State - Law and the Decline of Politics) and the work of Sir Geoffrey Palmer, former Prime Minister and Justice Minister of New Zealand on The Law Reform Enterprise. (hide)

Written by leading authors with extensive experience in both teaching and practice, this established and trusted title equips the (read more)

Written by leading authors with extensive experience in both teaching and practice, this established and trusted title equips the student with all the techniques of legal research, analysis, and argument they will need for their law course and beyond. Holland & Webb take an engaging and practical approach with examples and exercises throughout which allow students to develop their knowledge and their reasoning skills making this an ideal text for first year students. Learning Legal Rules is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. (hide)

The only text that fully combines coverage of legal systems with academic and professional legal skills. Coupled with the focus on (read more)

The only text that fully combines coverage of legal systems with academic and professional legal skills. Coupled with the focus on employability and commercial awareness, Legal Systems & Skills is the essential contemporary toolkit for law students. Legal Systems & Skills speaks directly to students - encouraging, engaging, and enthusing at all times.

It is accessible, with a clear writing style and a wide range of pedagogical features to help students to apply their knowledge practically. Learn how law works * Students get to grips with all the essential topics of English legal system, think about different perspectives, and understand their implications. * Clear, no-nonsense explanations, supported by annotated documents, flowcharts and diagrams that provide a visual representation of concepts and processes, build students' confidence.
(hide)

Mayson, French & Ryan on Company Law is the ideal companion for students looking for an up-to-date, comprehensive, and straightforward (read more)

Mayson, French & Ryan on Company Law is the ideal companion for students looking for an up-to-date, comprehensive, and straightforward account of company law. The content has been recently streamlined with modern company law courses in mind and includes plenty of student-friendly features. With hallmark clarity, this new edition continues the tradition of providing accurate technical detail, examination of theory and quotations from key cases. (hide)

8th Editon, Mainwork & 1st Supplement Limitation Periods by Professor Andrew McGee is a well-established and definitive text now (read more)

8th Editon, Mainwork & 1st Supplement

Limitation Periods by Professor Andrew McGee is a well-established and definitive text now in its eighth edition. Professor McGee steers practitioners through the complexities of the law of limitations, giving detailed guidance in all areas of law from preliminary issues to proceedings. The book is designed to help bring an action in good time and remedy delays which may lead to striking out. The book covers European and international limitation issues. The First Supplement to the Eighth Edition updates the text with important new case law, including:

Kimathi v Foreign Office - effect of transitional provisional in very old claims
Stage Coach East Midlands Trains Ltd - various aspects of the interrelationship between limitation and public law remedies.
Barton v Wright Hassall LLP - the effect of a stay of proceedings.
Liddle v Atha & Co - effect of delay in issuing caused by the court office
Cornell v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester - exercise of the s33 discretion.
Roberts v Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen and Families Association - the application of the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978
Dera Commercial Estates v Derya Inc - effect of delay in arbitration cases.
Sixteen Ocean GmbH & Co KG v Societe Generale - economic duress does not amount to fraud for the purposes of s32
Gorton v McDermott Will and Emery LLP - whether to order a preliminary issue on limitation (hide)

This handbook gives legal practitioners, students and new mediators practical guidance on the mediation process. Drawing on her experience (read more)

This handbook gives legal practitioners, students and new mediators practical guidance on the mediation process. Drawing on her experience as a mediator, academic and a businessperson, Marjorie Mantle takes a down-to-earth approach to mediation, pointing out the pitfalls as well as the benefits.
(hide)