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CONTRACT LAWFORMATION ANDVARIATION OFCONTRACTCONTRACT LAW LIBRARYProfessor John CartwrightNEWFormation and Variation of Contract setsout a high level analysis of the principlesgoverning the enforceability of the promisesmade in contracts, providing an in-depthresearch tool on this key area of contractlaw.It examines in detail formalities,consideration and promissory estoppel inrelation to both the formation and variationof contracts, explaining the historicaldevelopment of the legal principles, case lawand relevant legislation.The core focus is English law, but extensivecomparisons are made with civil law andother common law jurisdictions – notablyAustralia and the US – where the law in thisarea is significantly different, making itinvalauble for international contract work.• Helps practitioners apply principles whichare fundamental to whether a contract islegally effective or not• Goes through formalities, considerationand promissory estoppel in exhaustivedetail• Explores recent case law in-depth• Gives clear guidance on grey areasunresolved by case law• Highlights possible developments in thelaw offering scope for new arguments onbehalf of clients• Shows how lawyers from otherjurisdictions will have differentapproaches to the creation of enforceablecontractsCONTENTS: Introduction. Part One: ContractFormalities. The role of formality. Specificformalities: substantive conditions of a bindingcontract. Specific formalities: evidence. Ageneral formality: the deed Part Two: TheDoctrine Of Consideration. The historical andcomparative context. Consideration as acondition of existence of the contract.Consideration in the variation and discharge of acontract Part Three: Promissory Estoppel. Thetraditional role of promissory estoppel: variationof an existing obligation. The developing role ofpromissory estoppel: creation of a newobligation. Conclusions.JURISDICTION: United Kingdom, Commonwealth,UK Common Law based countriesDec-2012 978 1 847 03802 9Sweet & Maxwell Product ID: 324939Hardback c. £155.00/ c. €197.00ILLEGALITY AND PUBLIC POLICYCONTRACT LAW LIBRARY2ND EDITIONProfessor Richard A BuckleyThis work analyses in detail those situationswhere a contract cannot be enforced because todo so would result either in an illegal act or beagainst public policy. Its incisive exploration of acomplex area helps practitioners find creativeways of using the field to their advantage.• Highlights potential novel arguments forchallenging and examining contracts• Analyses the difficult topic of statutoryprohibition of contracts• Considers the effect of criminal activityupon the enforceability of a contract• Deals with restraint of trade• Covers illegality and employment law• Examines relief from the consequences ofillegality• Includes worked examples grounding theoften elusive subject matter in practicalexperience• Explores Commonwealth case law,suggesting new solutions to problemsJURISDICTION: United Kingdom, Commonwealth,InternationalJun-2009 978 1 847 03296 6Sweet & Maxwell Product ID: 229505Hardback £235.00/€299.00INTERNATIONALCONTRACT MANUAL2 RELEASES A YEAREditors: Jarno Vanto, Jessica Vanto andSieg EiselenConsultant Editor: Professor Albert KritzerThe International Contract Manual is anextensive five volume looseleaf covering themain areas of commercial contracting. Itprovides a practical analysis of the issuesinvolved in drafting cross-border commercialcontracts in over 30 countries and suppliesdetails on factors such as the commercialenvironment, laws affecting contracts, anddispute resolution.• Covers each part of a contract whennegotiating internationally• Features an exhaustive collection ofchecklists for drafting individual clauses• Includes a wide range of sample clauses• Gives national legal overviews of 33territories• Covers the CISG regime• Shows how to avoid and deal with problemsthat may ariseJURISDICTION: International978 1 847 03295 9Sweet & Maxwell Product ID: 289695Looseleaf £749.00/€987.00Updating releases charged for on publicationTHE INTERPRETATIONOF CONTRACTSCONTRACT LAW LIBRARY5TH EDITIONLord Justice LewisonThis acclaimed work, frequently cited in court,provides clear, practical guidance for allsituations where practitioners are faced byquestions of contract interpretation, whetherthey are preparing, advising on or disputing anagreement. It helps practitioners challengecontracts successfully and explain theirinadequacies to clients.• Explains the principles that the courts use ininterpreting contracts• Goes through each possible area of disputein turn• Covers the developments in pre-contractualnegotiations rewritten in light of Chartbrook vPersimmon• Discussess important recent case law onimplied terms, blank spaces in contracts, therole of published precedents, and the maximnoscitur a sociis• Includes two new chapters on Force MajeureClauses and Dispute Resolution ClausesJURISDICTION: United Kingdom, Commonwealth,InternationalDec-2011 978 0 414 02306 2Sweet & Maxwell Product ID: 526455Hardback £275.00/€350.00Available as an eBook during 2012 – see page viTHE MEDIA & BUSINESSCONTRACTS HANDBOOK4TH EDITIONDeborah Fosbrook and Adrian C LaingThis master reference book combines aknowledge of contract, copyright andcommercial practice to provide 85 ready to useand adapt expertly drafted contracts, licences,acquisition, distribution, termination, buyoutagreements and other documents and letters.It is an excellent resource for lawyers and nonlegalprofessionals engaged in contract drafting;the acquisition and exploitation of copyright;website development; merchandising;publishing; film; tv; sponsorship; sports; mediaand mobiles; marketing and advertising;company, university, charity and business affairs.• Includes all the contracts on a CD-Rom forrapid drafting and amendment• Features a Checklist of Clauses to aiddrafting• Contains a Legal, Commercial and BusinessInternet Directory which can help in research,marketing, and business developmentJURISDICTION: InternationalOct-2009 978 1 847 03908 8Sweet & Maxwell Product ID:333426Book & CD-ROM £255.00 (+ £25.50 VAT) = £280.50/€324.00 (+ €32.40 VAT) = €356.40To order any of these titles international customers please email TLRUKI.intlorders@thomsonreuters.com 41