international catalogUe 2012 - Sweet & Maxwell

academiCContract Law in Hong KongLee MasonNEWContract law in Hong Kong has become substantiallylocalised in recent years. There have been manyimportant local cases, including seminal judgmentsin key areas such as undue influence. HongKong’s legislation has unique aspects, such as theUnconscionable Contracts Ordinance. What’s more,the application of contract law has to be understoodin the context of a Hong Kong setting. Contract Lawin Hong Kong is therefore a very welcome and timelypublication. Written by an expert, Mr Lee Mason, it iscomprehensive in scope, emphasises the large body oflocal law, and is written in a clear style that demystifiesintricate areas of law.Written by an expert in contract law – Mr Lee Mason• Assistant Professor of Law at the University ofHong Kong, teaches primarily in the area ofContract Law on both the JD and LLB programmes• Has written extensively on contract law“Demystifies” complex principles• Explains the underlying principles of contract law• Elucidates some of the more intricate aspects ofcontract lawFocuses on local law and application in particular• Provides a clear and comprehensive account of themodern law of contract, written in the context ofHong Kong setting• High relevance to Hong Kong’s contract lawpractice.Table of contentsPart I – Formation of a Contract1. Offers and Invitations to Treat2. Acceptance3. Consideration4. Promissory Estoppel5. Certainty6. Intention to Create Legal Relations7. Privity and Third Parties8. Agreement MistakePart II – Contents of a Contract9. Express Terms10. Implied Terms11. Exemption ClausesPart III – Vitiating Factors12. Common Mistake13. Misrepresentation14. Duress15. Undue Influence16. UnconscionabilityPart IV – Discharge of Contract17. Discharge by Performance18. Discharge by Agreement19. Discharge by Breach20. Discharge by FrustrationPart V – Remedies21. Damages22. Specific Performance23. Injunctions24. Action for an Agreed Sum (The Price)25. Liquidated Damages26. Deposits and Part Payments27. RectificationSweet and MaxwellSep 2011 978 962 66144 0 2 PaperbackCriminal Litigation in Hong KongThird EditionChristopher Knight, Anthony UphamNEWCriminal Litigation in Hong Kong – a popular textthat is now in its third edition – is all about knowhowand pragmatism. It covers criminal litigation from auniquely practical perspective: it starts with how toreceive instructions from clients and takes you throughthe entire litigation process. A publication that isparticularly useful for junior practitioners, each chaptercontains sample documents to use, tricks of the trade,and detailed checklists. Importantly, as the book isguided by the principle that the first rule of practice isto protect yourself at all times, it focuses on pitfalls toavoid.For the third edition, topics such as preparationfor trial and video recorded interviews have beensubstantially expanded; and there are new chapterson The Duty Lawyer and Legal Aid, the Solicitor asProsecutor, and Conflicts of Interest. With the criminal74+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