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Book SynopsisThe new edition of this well-established and highly regarded work has been fully updated to encompass the major changes and developments in the law, including coverage of the Recast Brussels I Regulation which came into force in 2015. The book is invaluable for the practitioner as well as being one of the leading students'' textbooks in the field, giving comprehensive and accessible coverage of the basic principles of private international law.It offers students, teachers and practitioners not only a rigorous academic examination of the subject, but also a practical guide to the complex subject of private international law. Written by an expert team of academics, there is extensive coverage of commercial topics such as the jurisdiction of various courts and their limitations, stays of proceedings and restraining foreign proceedings, the recognition and enforcement of judgments, the law of obligations with respect to contractual and non-contractual obligations. There are also sections o
Trade ReviewThis very well-established book needs no introduction. With contributions from an expanded team of private international law experts, the text covers almost all aspects of English private international law. Especially because it is the last edition on the English position immediately prior to Brexit, this latest edition is a most welcome product. ... It is an understatement to say that this is a huge research resource but being a huge research resource is also why it is so valuable to everyone. * Look Chan Ho, International Company and Commercial Law Review *
Table of ContentsPART I: INTRODUCTION; PART II: PRELIMINARY TOPICS; PART III: JURISDICTION, FOREIGN JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS; PART IV: THE LAW OF OBLIGATIONS; PART V: FAMILY LAW; PART VI: THE LAW OF PROPERTY
