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Jackson's Matrimonial Finance
Jackson's Matrimonial Finance is an authoritative specialist text covering all aspects of financial problems arising from the breakdown (read more)
Jackson's Matrimonial Finance is an authoritative specialist text covering all aspects of financial problems arising from the breakdown of a marriage. The new tenth edition brings the content fully up to date with recent developments following reforms and changes to family law procedure including: * Introduction of the single family court provided by the Crime and Courts Act 2013, * Children and Families Act 2014 including support for those whose parents are separating, * Introduction of child arrangement orders (FPR 2010, PD 12) to replace residency and contact orders, * Impact of ante-and post-nuptial settlements following Radmacher v Granatino 2 and Luckwell v Limata 3* The effect of pensions reform
Published:18 Oct 2019 (hide)
Published:18 Oct 2019 (hide)
£260.00
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Judicial Review- A Practical Guide
This handbook aims to be the first port of call in all matters concerning judicial review applications, whether in civil or criminal (read more)
This handbook aims to be the first port of call in all matters concerning judicial review applications, whether in civil or criminal proceedings. From initial instructions to appeals and costs, the authors guide the reader through each step of the court process, and provide extensive case examples drawn from a broad range of claims. This readable and concise work includes procedural checklists and a library of precedents.
This edition has been updated to include: changes introduced by the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015; the new Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide 2016 and key authorities.
In addition to the authors’ commentary, Judicial Review: A Practical Guide contains over 20 precedents covering all aspects of the litigation process, together with all the main legislative and judicial materials.
Available August 23, 2017. (hide)
This edition has been updated to include: changes introduced by the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015; the new Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide 2016 and key authorities.
In addition to the authors’ commentary, Judicial Review: A Practical Guide contains over 20 precedents covering all aspects of the litigation process, together with all the main legislative and judicial materials.
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£95.00
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Kerr & Hunter on Receivership and Administration
First published 150 years ago in 1869, the fully updated 21st edition of Kerr & Hunter on Receivership and Administration is the (read more)
First published 150 years ago in 1869, the fully updated 21st edition of Kerr & Hunter on Receivership and Administration is the definitive guide to the legislative principles and caselaw that underpin these important areas. Covering both corporate and personal insolvency the book considers the duties, and responsibilities of both administrators and receivers. It also explains when and why they are appointed, and whether appointed outside court or not. The author team takes the reader through all elements of receivership, administration, and administrative receivership, to enable practitioner to advise whatever the market.
Considers appointment out of court and emergency procedures
Describes the duties of office holders and their relationship with the company and its staff
Considers developments in relation to the ‘prescribed part’ for the unsecured creditors in receivership and administration
Provides a comprehensive overview of taxation in receivership and administration (hide)
Considers appointment out of court and emergency procedures
Describes the duties of office holders and their relationship with the company and its staff
Considers developments in relation to the ‘prescribed part’ for the unsecured creditors in receivership and administration
Provides a comprehensive overview of taxation in receivership and administration (hide)
£385.00
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Laddie, Prescott and Vitoria - The Modern Law of Copyright
Laddie, Prescott and Vitoria is an authority on all issues that are important to those practising in the field of copyright. The (read more)
Laddie, Prescott and Vitoria is an authority on all issues that are important to those practising in the field of copyright. The well-respected title is replete with worked examples and in-depth discussions, and it contains all the historical and contextual material needed to ensure practitioners are expertly briefed in this complex and fast-moving area of law.
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Due September 2018 (hide)
£480.00
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Land Registration Manual
Written by an author who has extensive experience in private practice, the Land Registry, and the academic sector, Land Registration (read more)
Written by an author who has extensive experience in private practice, the Land Registry, and the academic sector, Land Registration Manual is an authoritative source of technical and practical advice on all matters relating to registered land and interests affecting it. The book's alphabetical (A to Z) approach allows practitioners to zoom in on the specific topic they are dealing with, knowing that the book will provide useful background commentary, along with clear guidance on the form and content of relevant Land Registry applications specific to that topic. The topics are geared to aspects of day-to-day practice rather than academic areas of law - making the book more accessible and more relevant to the needs of busy practitioners.
Fully updated to take account of all the changes in land registration law and practice, including those introduced by the Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2018, Land Registration Manual covers not only the usual subjects, but also many less frequently encountered topics which are often not covered elsewhere. Thus, its coverage extends not only from transfers to leases, but from bare trusts to franchises; options to powers of attorney; and chancel repair to embankments and sea walls. Each topic contains accurate commentary to aid understanding and clear guidance on the relevant applications which may need to be made to complete a transaction or protect a client's interests. (hide)
Fully updated to take account of all the changes in land registration law and practice, including those introduced by the Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2018, Land Registration Manual covers not only the usual subjects, but also many less frequently encountered topics which are often not covered elsewhere. Thus, its coverage extends not only from transfers to leases, but from bare trusts to franchises; options to powers of attorney; and chancel repair to embankments and sea walls. Each topic contains accurate commentary to aid understanding and clear guidance on the relevant applications which may need to be made to complete a transaction or protect a client's interests. (hide)
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Landlord and Tenant Law
Landlord and tenant is one of the most important areas of land law that all students must understand thoroughly. This manual is designed (read more)
Landlord and tenant is one of the most important areas of land law that all students must understand thoroughly. This manual is designed to give trainee solicitors a clear and complete understanding of practice in this field. It will familiarize trainees with the procedures involved in landlord and tenant law and how to properly advise clients.
It deals with residential letting agreements, as well as examining the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants boundby commercial leases, thus offering an excellent overview of all crucial landlord and tenant topics. This new edition has been fully revised and updated in the light of new codes and case law. A number of new precedents have been included, offering a practical approach to the subject, enabling students to familiarize themselves with documentation they will encounter in practice. (hide)
It deals with residential letting agreements, as well as examining the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants boundby commercial leases, thus offering an excellent overview of all crucial landlord and tenant topics. This new edition has been fully revised and updated in the light of new codes and case law. A number of new precedents have been included, offering a practical approach to the subject, enabling students to familiarize themselves with documentation they will encounter in practice. (hide)
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Law Among Nations - An Introduction to Public International Law
Offering a more accessible alternative to casebooks and historical commentaries, Law Among Nations explains issues of international (read more)
Offering a more accessible alternative to casebooks and historical commentaries, Law Among Nations explains issues of international law by tracing the field's development and stressing key principles, processes, and landmark cases. This comprehensive text eliminates the need for multiple books by combining discussions of theory and state practice with excerpts from landmark cases. The book has been updated in light of the continuing revolution in communication technology, the dense web of linkages between countries that involve individuals and bodies both formal and informal; and covers important and controversial areas such as human rights, the environment, and issues associated with the use of force.
Renowned for its rigorous approach and clear explanations, Law Among Nations remains the gold standard for undergraduate introductions to international law. New to the Eleventh Edition * Added or expanded coverage of timely issues in international law: * Drones and their use in the air and in space * Immigration * Islamic views of international law * Inviolability and the difference between diplomatic immunity and sovereignty, in light of the Benghazi attack * Thoroughly rewritten chapters in areas of great change: * International criminal law * Just war and war crime law * New cases, statutes, and treaties on many subjects
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Renowned for its rigorous approach and clear explanations, Law Among Nations remains the gold standard for undergraduate introductions to international law. New to the Eleventh Edition * Added or expanded coverage of timely issues in international law: * Drones and their use in the air and in space * Immigration * Islamic views of international law * Inviolability and the difference between diplomatic immunity and sovereignty, in light of the Benghazi attack * Thoroughly rewritten chapters in areas of great change: * International criminal law * Just war and war crime law * New cases, statutes, and treaties on many subjects
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Law for Social Workers
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)
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Law of Contract Damages
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.
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Law of Hedge Funds - A Global Perspective
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
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Published:8 Dec 2017
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