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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION• Dispute avoidance, management and resolution• Conduct of construction disputesIn addition, the book outlines a wealth of resources tohelp readers understand the latest developments ineach area.Many signficant developments in the law since thelast edition are considered, including:• Security of payment/adjudication• Proportionate liability• Relationship-based contracting• Consumer law• Reform of arbitration and other forms of disputeresolution.Construction Law in Australia, Third Edition providesstudents, practitioners and construction professionalswith an accessible, affordable and authoritativeresource on the law in Australia.Thomson Reuters AustraliaJul 2011 9780455223421 PaperbackHK$1,036Construction Litigation Handbook2011 EditionJames AcretNEWThis title provides in-depth analysis of constructionlitigation issues, from the viewpoint of both plaintiffand defendant counsel. It examines litigation, trial,and appellate issues, and the topics discussed includeelements and formation of contracts, interpretationof contracts, exculpatory clauses, changes, extras,scheduling and delay, breach, stopping the work,rescission, damages, negligence, warranty, and strictliability, fraud, misrepresentation and other causes ofaction, indemnity, insurance, and performance bonds.• Approaches issues from many viewpoints• Examines litigation, trial and appellateWestJul 2011 13512701 PaperbackHK$2,660smhk.salesenquiries@thomsonreuters.com www.sweetandmaxwell.com.hk +852 3762 3222Prices are correct at time of going to press, but may be subject to change without prior notificationTHE HONG KONG LAW LIBRARYCONSTRUCTION LAW AND PRACTICE IN HONG KONGSecond EditionTeresa Cheng SC, Gary Soo WL 2012 NEWThe essential guide for all construction relatedprofessionalsFollowing the first edition, this new edition aims toserve as an essential guide for all construction relatedprofessionals with a comprehensive overview ofconstruction law in Hong Kong.Construction professionals will find ConstructionLaw and Practice in Hong Kong a useful guide. Thenew edition provides a valuable overview of theconstruction industry and comprehensive account ofthe law. The book includes clear and concise chapterson the construction process and the law, laws in thecontext of construction contracts as well as resolutionof construction disputes.Only construction law publication written byprofessionals in construction law• Teresa Cheng, SC – specialised in internationalconstruction, commercial and investment disputesin various jurisdictions; a Chartered Engineer• Gary Soo – specialised in construction relateddisputes; a Chartered EngineerPractical commentaries on all aspects ofconstruction law• Includes specific chapters on constructioncontracts, covering the 2005 standard form ofbuilding contracts and the NEC3 formsCompletely up-to-date covering the ArbitrationOrdinance and Civil Justice Reform• Substantial revision and additions for variouschapters with important local case lawdevelopment in Hong Kong since the 2004 editionTABLE OF CONTENTSPart I – Construction Process and the Law1. The Hong Kong Construction Industry2. Parties Involved in Construction Contracts3. Procurement Methods4. Principles of Contract5. Contents of Contract6. Construction of Contract7. Collateral Agreements8. Estoppel and Waiver9. Tort10. Statutory Duties111