international catalogUe 2012 - Sweet & Maxwell

Contract LAWThe Interpretation of ContractsFifth EditionThe Hon Mr Justice Kim LewisonNEWThe Interpretation of Contracts offers expert guidancein preparing, advising on and disputing agreements.This new edition gives you practical help when youare faced with questions of disputed interpretation. Itenables you to construct solid arguments based on theprinciples laid down by case law.Starting with key principles including the maximsof interpretation such as the ejudsdem generisrule, it goes through the different components of abasic proposition followed by in-depth analysis andillustrated by the most relevant judicial decisions.Sweet & Maxwell UKDec 2011 9780414023062 HardbackHK$4,287• Includes the Business Protection from MisleadingMarketing Regulations 2008 and the ConsumerProtection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008• Includes the amendment of statutory liability formispresentation in the Financial Services andMarkets Act 2000 by the Companies Act 2006and the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000(Liability of Issuers) Regulations 2010• Provides expert insight into the Law Commission’sreview of insurance law, including the ConsumerInsurance (Disclosure and Representations) Bill2011 on the basis that it is likely to be enactedshortly after publication of the book and will reformradically the remedies for misrepresentation andnon-disclosure in consumer insurance contracts.Sweet & Maxwell UKNov 2011 9780414049550 HardbackHK$3,352Misrepresentation, Mistake and Non-DisclosureThird EditionProfessor John Cartwright• Fully explains the role of misrepresentation incontract law• Further expands on the role of mistake and nondisclosurein a contractual dispute• Provides a clear explanation into the definitionsand differences between misrepresentation,mistake and non-disclosureNEW• Structured around remedies available formisrepresentation, mistake and non-disclosure togive practical focus for practitioners• Fully updated in relation to both case law andstatutory developments, including discussionsof areas where points are still unclear or maybe further reviewed by the courts or subject tostatutory reform• Includes the Consumer Credit (EU Directive)Regulations 2010 and Consumer Credit (Disclosureof Information) Regulations 2010• Offers expert commentary on the Timeshare,Holiday Products, Resale and Exchange ContractsRegulations 2010 which extend the scope ofinformation duties in holiday contractsUnfair Contract Terms in AustraliaDr Jeannie PatersonNEWThis new and timely work provides up-to-date anddetailed analysis of the new ‘Unfair Contract TermsLaw’ (UCTL) that was introduced as part of theAustralian Consumer Law reforms of 2010, and whichtook effect in each state and territory from 1 January2011.The UCTL represents a radical change in consumerprotection law and in contract law.In Unfair Contract Terms Law in Australia experiencedauthor and senior lecturer Dr Jeannie Patersonexplains the operation of the UCTL and considersthe implications for standard ‘boilerplate’ terms inconsumer contracts. The work also examines thebackground to the reforms and utilises precedentsdrawn from similar regimes that have operated inVictoria and the UK.Unfair Contract Terms Law in Australia will be highlyuseful for litigation purposes and compliance work. Itwill appeal to competition, consumer and commercialsolicitors and barristers as well as regulators involvedin drafting, reviewing and enforcing standard formconsumer contracts.Traders dealing with consumers will find this workinvaluable as they review their contracts to ensurecompliance with the legislation.168+852 3762 3222 www.sweetandmaxwell.com.hk smhk.salesenquiries@thomsonreuters.comPrices are correct at time of going to press, but may be subject to change without prior notification