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Contract LAWChitty on Contracts: Hong Kong SpecificContractsSecond Edition, MainworkGeneral Editor: Brian GilchristWLThe second edition of Chitty on Contracts: HongKong Specific Contracts, substantially builds on thepioneering first edition with 40% more content. Allexisting chapters have been revised and updatedand four more new chapters are included reflectingthe need for local Hong Kong content in commercialmatters:i. Arbitration Agreementii. Conflict of Lawsiii. Government Contractsiv. Information Technology ContractsNew Legislation Includes:• Crown Proceedings Ordinance, Cap 300• Conveyancing and Property Ordinance, Cap 219Sexual Discrimination Ordinance, Cap 480• Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Cap 487• Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance,Cap 1• Race Discrimination Ordinance, Cap 602TABLE OF CONTENTSHong Kong Volume – Table of Contents1. Agency2. Bills of Exchange, Cheques and Promissory Notes3. Carriage by Air4. Carriage by Sea5. Construction Contracts6. Credit & Security7. Employment8. Gaming and Wagering9. Insurance10. Joint Ventures11. Sale of Goods12. Sale of Land13. Suretyship and Guarantees14. Information Technology15. Conflict of Laws16. Arbitration17. Government Contractscoverage of contracts for every commercial transactionand situation – including specific sections on ahuge range of contracts and related topics updatedto include diverse and related fields from agencyto landlord/tenant and property transactions anddisputes.The range of the second supplement has beenexpanded so that consumer contracts are alsoupdated with the latest case law and legalprecedence.Expands the coverage of contracts for everycommercial transaction and situation• Includes diverse and related fields from Agency toLandlord/Tenant and Property transactions anddisputesA complete and comprehensive text incorporatingall the updates and revised case law from the firstsupplement• Contains extensive reference to recentdevelopments in legislation and case law fromHong KongContinues to be the authoritative expertise on bothcommercial and consumer contracts with expertcontributions from leading practitioners in HongKong• Experts in fields such as employment, insurance,arbitration, agency, construction etc.Sweet & MaxwellDec 2008 978 962 66132 9 0 HardbackMainwork HK$5,940Nov 2011 978 962 66144 7 1 PaperbackSecond Supplement HK$1,999Premium:Chitty on Contracts UK 30th Ed Vol. 1 + Vol. 2 & Supp, Chitty onContracts Hong Kong Specific Contracts 2nd Ed & SuppHK$14,391Standard:Chitty on Contracts UK 30th Ed Vol. 1 & Supp, Chitty on ContractsHong Kong Specific Contracts 2nd Ed & SuppHK$13,490Second SupplementNEWThis second supplement to Chitty on Contracts: HongKong Specific Contracts (Second Edition) expands itssmhk.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 notification165