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AntI MOnEy LAundERIng IntERnAtIOnAL pRACtICE And pOLICIEs

John Broome

An essential text for anti-money laundering professionals around the world outlining the key International developments in anti-money laundering and combating terrorist financing over the last 20 years.

Outlines discussions and analysis of the current •approaches with suggestions to put into practice

A practical guide with useful examples, case studies •and up-to-date reference materials

A comprehensive reference tool and an important •analytical text for anti-money laundering professionals around the world.

tABLE OF COntEntsChapter 1: A Short History of Money LaunderingChapter 2: Global Efforts to Combat Money LaunderingChapter 3: Nature of Money LaunderingChapter 4: Effects of Money LaunderingChapter 5: Money Laundering Case ScenariosChapter 6: Money Laundering Prevention MeasuresChapter 7: Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Regulatory

ProcessesChapter 8: Culture, Compliance And RiskChapter 9: Investigating and Prosecuting Money LaunderingChapter 10: Proceeds of Crime and Mutual Legal AssistanceChapter 11: Combating the Financing of TerrorismChapter 12: An Analysis of Global Responses to Money

Laundering and Terrorist Financing

sweet & Maxwell

Aug 2005 978 962 66127 5 0 Hardback

HK$2,576

CHInA And tHE WtO gOIng WEst

david smith, dr Zhu guobin

China and the WTO: Going West analyses the potential impact of WTO membership on the legal, political and economic development of China, with a special emphasis on the growth of the western regions. This book presents a range of essays from a panel of leading scholars and jurists from around the world, offering a unique perspective of Chinese scholars working in those regions.

Highlights the legal and administrative reforms •necessary for China to comply with the requirements of WTO membership

Includes a detailed look at banking law, the real •estate market and financial regulation

Considers the conservation and environmental •perspective from a legal viewpoint.

tABLE OF COntEnts1 The impact of WTO membership on China’s legal system2 Reform of China’s banking law3 Trade and information technology products4 Reform of foreign investment legislation in China5 Environmental protection and sustainable development in

the western regions6 Traditional Chinese medicine and intellectual property

rights

sweet & Maxwell

Oct 2001 978 962 661022 0 Paperback

HK$775

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CHInA LAW LIBRARy COMpEtItIOn LAW In CHInA And HOng KOng

A team of contributors from Herbert smith including graeme Johnston NEW

China enacted an Anti-Monopoly Law in August 2008 that will affect many companies operating in China. There are heavy fines for infringements of the law and threats of negative exposure for those who don’t fully understand how the new laws operate. This book will give you a depth of understanding you will not find simply by reading the relevant legislation and official materials.

First comprehensive English language textbook on •the relevant competition law regimes

Practical and realistic approach to the subject by •leading legal practitioners

Includes a supplement on Competition Law, keeping •you updated on a regular basis

Appendix with English translations with easy to •use references with the official Chinese text of the relevant legislation, regulations and sample merger control decisions.

tABLE OF COntEnts1 Competition Law and Economics2 Mainland China - Introduction3 The Anti-Monopoly Law4 Monopolistic Agreements5 Abuse of Dominant Position6 Merger Control7 Hong Kong - Introduction8 The Telecommunications and Broadcasting Sectoral

Regimes9 Legislative and other Materials on Hong Kong and China.

sweet & Maxwell

Jun 2009 978 962 661324 5 Hardback

HK$2,800

CHInA LAW LIBRARy MERgERs And ACquIsItIOns In CHInA

Owen d. nee JR, Jingzhou tao NEW

This title will bring you up to date with an analysis of the key issues and key pointers that will help you to avoid the common pitfalls often faced in M&A transactions.

A concise survey of China’s economic development •and the current state of merger and acquisitions

Extensive citations of relevant Chinese laws, for easy •reference to further reading and research

Practice oriented examples of mergers and •acquisitions and case studies illustrating legal principles to help you apply your own situation

An editorial board of highly respected China law •experts from around the world.

tABLE OF COntEnts1 The Early Development of China’s Economy and the Origin

of M&A Activity2 The Current State of M&A Activity in China3 Examining the Target4 Joint Venture Method to Acquire a China Business5 Acquiring an Interest in an Existing Foreign Invested

Enterprise6 Acquiring an Interest in a Limited Liability Company7 Acquisition of Shares in Listed Companies8 Mergers9 Reorganisation of State Owned Enterprises by Foreign

Investors10 Shareholder Agreements in Acquisitions11 Acquisitions of Interests in Certain Regulated Chinese

Enterprises12 Antitrust Law Issues13 The Taxation of Mergers and Acquisitions14 Labour Law Effects on Mergers and Acquisitions15 Bribery and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

sweet & Maxwell

May 2009 978-962-661-357-3 Hardback

HK$2,800

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CHInA LAW LIBRARy sHAREHOLdER AgREEMEnts & JOInt VEntuREs In CHInA

Owen d. nee JR NEW

This important title is a concise, comprehensive, one-stop shop that will give you the up to date information to implement shareholder agreements and joint ventures in China. The author, Owen D.Nee Jr, highlights the changes over the past few years and the country’s new attitude of its foreign investment authorities towards all newly proposed foreign investment authorities.

Authoritative analysis and practical insights with •advice to help avoid the pitfalls

Straightforward commentary to dispense with •preconceived notions about doing business in China

Practice-oriented examples and real-life case •studies to show you how to apply Chinese legal theory and principles.

tABLE OF COntEnts1 The Historical Transformation of China’s Economy2 Basis for Joint Venture Agreements3 Joint Venture Contracts4 Articles of Association5 Cooperative Joint Venture Contracts6 Technology Transfers7 Acquisition of Land and Buildings8 Trademark Licensing9 Joint Venture Structure10 Companies Formed Under the Company Law11 Management Compensation and Stock Option Plans12 Labour Law, Labour Contracts, and Labour Unions13 Mergers and Acquisitions14 Shareholder Agreements in Acquisitions15 Financing Joint Ventures16 Liquidation and Bankruptcy17 Dispute Settlement in Joint Ventures18 Unified Enterprise Income Tax Law19 Industries Where Joint Ventures are Mandatory20 Common Joint Venture Compliments and Complaints

sweet & Maxwell

May 2009 978 962 661359 7 Hardback

HK$2,800

CHInA tAxAtIOn LAW, pRACtICE And pLAnnIng RELEAsE 6

yongjun (peter) nI, peter guang Chen

The Chinese legal landscape has been changing over the past five years, including an increase in tax and financial regulations. China Taxation: Law, Practice and Planning is an essential title for anyone dealing with China’s complex tax laws, before and after the tax reforms with up-to-date bilingual forms, notices, promulgated laws and other useful materials.

Release One contains an Overview: Taxation in China, Types of Chinese Taxes, Forms of Doing Business in the PRC, Special Update – The New PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law and Foreign Investment Enterprise and Foreign Enterprises Income Tax.

Release Two contains 3 parts on Accounting Issues in China Taxation, Individual Income Tax and Business Tax Release Three contains 2 parts on Stamp Duty and Deed Tax, relevant to your contracts and land ownership and use in China.

Release Four contains 2 parts on Value Added Tax and Tax Administration and Procedures, important for investors, traders and businesses.

Release Five contains 2 parts on The New Tax Law and Land Value Appreciation Tax.

New updates in Release Six include Taxes imposed on Real Estate and Consumption Tax.

Provides you with the insight and expertise to help •you effectively structure your deals and manage your operations in China

Keeps you up to date with the latest tax and •financial regulations

Ideal for legal and financial practitioners dealing •with China’s complex tax laws.

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sweet & Maxwell

June 2009 978 962 661265 1 Looseleaf

HK$5,570

HK$1,100 per release

nOn-tARIFF tRAdE BARRIERs In CHInA

Jingzhou tao

This title is an invaluable guide for anyone considering doing business in China. It summarises the complex array of legal obstacles that impede free trade, and the commercial issues that must be dealt with as a consequence. The author offers a comprehensive and engaging discussion of the potential pitfalls facing foreign enterprises which seek commercial engagement with China, whilst offering practical advice on how to deal with these issues.

Provides a reliable forecast of the impact of •WTO membership and the issues that should be considered in this context

Outlines the common pitfalls and how to avoid •them

Practical advice to help put important strategies •into practice.

tABLE On COntEnts1 Foreign exchange2 Protection of intellectual property rights3 The continuing distribution challenge4 Standards and other technical requirements5 Imports and exports - quotas and licensing6 China’s membership of the WTO7 Legal reform and the impact of WTO membership8 Impact of WTO membership on trade

sweet & Maxwell

Oct 2002 978 962 661178 4 Paperback

HK$551

pRC CORpORAtE sECREtARIAL pRACtICE MAnuAL

deHeng Law Offices

PRC Corporate Secretarial Practice Manual is a practical guide to the important aspects of business administration in China. It covers the latest legislative and regulatory changes in this area and describes China’s administration, legal system, government, and different types of ownership for foreign-invested businesses. Changes include updates on the promulgated laws like The Interim provisions on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors , The Law of People’s Republic of China on Wholly Foreign-owned Enterprises, Rules for the Implementation of the Law of People’s Republic of China on Wholly Foreign-owned Enterprises, Provisions on the Merger and Acquisition of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors and many more.

Understand and implement the practical strategies •of Business Administration in China

Update yourself with the latest legislative and •regulatory changes in this area

Includes useful translations of sample forms and •legislation, plus charts and tables to make the information easier to understand.

tABLE OF COntEnts1 Overview of the Administrative and Legal Systems of the

People’s Republic of China2 Representative Offices3 Foreign Investment Enterprises4 Sale and Purchase of Factory Buildings5 Specific Issues on Joint Venture Companies6 Corporate Identity7 Directors and Meetings / Other Employees8 Financial and Accounting Systems and Structure of

Enterprises with Foreign Investment9 Share Capital / Financing10 Regulations and Process for Foreign Invested Enterprises

to List in China11 Merger of Domestic Company by Foreign Investment12 Dispute Resolution & Company Dissolution

sweet & Maxwell

Dec 2005 978 962 661283 5 Looseleaf

HK$2,950

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tHE LAW OF tHE WtO

professor Wang guiguo

This landmark work traces the development of WTO law from GATT to Doha. It sets out, in one complete and authoritative volume, the organisation’s basic principles and their practical application in relation to trade in goods, services, agriculture and textiles.

Gives the reader an in-depth analysis of important •WTO case law over the past 50 years

Provides a full coverage of China’s legal obligations.•

tABLE OF COntEnts1 From GATT to WTO2 The Basic Principles3 Regional Arrangements4 Trade in Goods / Trade in Services5 Intellectual Property System6 Dispute Settlement7 Agriculture Trade / Non-tariff Barriers8 Subsidy and Countervailing Duties9 Anti-dumping / Safeguards / TRIMs10 Government Procurement11 Development Law of the WTO

sweet & Maxwell

Sep 2005 978 962 661258 3 Hardback

HK$2,404

pRC ACCOuntIng LAW And pRACtICE (BILInguAL VERsIOn)

Lawrence t Lau

PRC Accounting Law and Practice is a comprehensive and practical guide for accountants, lawyers and professionals involved in the preparation of financial information in accordance with PRC accounting standards. Each chapter includes commentary on PRC accounting practice, comprehensive accounting entries and accounting examples.

Fully bilingual PRC accounting standards, •accounting entries and accounting examples

Practical and comprehensive accounting entries and •accounting examples

User-friendly index of PRC accounting standards •and International Accounting Standards.

sweet & Maxwell

May 2005 978 962 661277 4 Hardback

HK$1,712

COLInVAux’s LAW OF InsuRAnCE In HOng KOng

general Editor Professor Robert Merkin NEWAuthor team Özlem Gürses, Nisha Mohamed, Wenhao Han

Consulting Editor Say Goo

This book is the only current book in Hong Kong to provide the reader with the general principles of Hong Kong Insurance law based on Hong Kong and English precedents. Professor Merkin, the author of Colinvaux UK, and his author team, have produced a Hong Kong work that, like its famous UK equivalent, is an authoritative reference source and covers any insurance topic a practitioner may be looking into.

Focuses on specific classes of insurance, including •life, property, motor, liability and reinsurance

Based on the popular Colinvaux UK model, adapted •especially for the Hong Kong insurance market

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Includes a detailed discussion of Hong Kong •regulatory legislation and of all other Ordinances which lay down compulsory insurance requirements or which affect insurance contracts

Includes an informative chapter on the Insurance •law of the PRC

Fully up to date covering the very latest in Insurance •law and practice

Suitable for anyone practicing in Insurance law •or Reinsurance law, including solicitors, in-house lawyers, insurance companies, brokers and academics.

tABLE OF COntEnts1 Contract of Insurance2 Conflict of Laws3 Construction of the Policy4 Insurable Interest5 The Risk6 Utmost Good Faith7 Terms of Insurance Contracts8 The Premium9 Claims10 Indemnity11 The Rights of Insurers12 Statutory Control of Policies13 The Assured14 Insurance Intermediaries15 Reinsurance16 Life and Accident Insurance17 Property Insurance18 Liabilty Insurance19 Motor Vehicle Insurance20 Financial Insurance21 Marine Insurance22 War Risks23 Insurance Law in the PRC

sweet & Maxwell

Nov 2009 978 9 626 61358 8 Hardback

HK$3,500

LAW OF guARAntEEs

5th edition

geraldine Andrews, qC, Richard Millett, qC

A comprehensive explanation of the law and practice of guarantees and surety.

Analyses the various statutory and contractual •requirements relating to the law of guarantees

Covers everything you need, from the definitions •and background of general contract requirements, through to the elements and construction of a guarantee, to its enforcement.

sweet & Maxwell uK

Dec 2007 978 0 421 96370 2 Hardback

HK$3,685

MACgILLIVRAy On InsuRAnCE LAW

11th edition Supplement Service

nicholas Legh-Jones, qC, professor John Birds, david Owen, qC

Written by three insurance experts, MacGillivray on Insurance Law is highly regarded as the definitive guide by the insurance industry and practitioners alike. The latest 11th edition:

Offers comprehensive coverage on the major non-•marine insurance risks

Provides a valuable reference that aids a thorough •understanding of the principles of insurance law and its applications in practice.

sweet & Maxwell uK

Dec 2008 978 1 847 03053 5 HardbackMainwork with latest supplement HK$5,216

978 0 414 04245 21st Supplement HK$1,587

BEnJAMIn’s sALE OF gOOds

8th edition

professor A g guest, qC, team of expert contributors NEW

First published in 1868, Benjamin’s Sale of Goods has firmly established itself as the authority on sale of goods. It offers a comprehensive and sophisticated analysis of the case law and legislation, regarding the sale of goods in the UK and internationally. Frequently cited in court, its depth of coverage makes Benjamin’s

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Sale of Goods an essential reference tool in any commercial law library.

Features the implications of E-Commerce including •electronic contracts and payments

Covers the Consumer Credit Act 2006 and goes through •consumer protection law

Examines the international scope of the subject, with •chapters on overseas sales

Provides authoritative discussion on conflict of laws.•

sweet & Maxwell uK

Oct 2010 978 1 847 03862 3 HardbackHK$5,727

BOWstEAd And REynOLds On AgEnCy

19th edition

professor Francis Reynolds NEW

First published in 1896, Bowstead and Reynolds on Agency is the most authoritative text in its field, and provides definitive coverage for practitioners. Over the past 100 years, it has established itself as an unrivalled and highly respected guide to this complicated area of commercial law. Bringing you fully up to date with all of the significant case law and statutory developments in England and Wales since publication of the 18th edition, this new first supplement:

Considers the termination of agreements•

Contains extensive new material, especially relating to the •fiduciary duties of agents, when an agent has a mandate from both sides to a transaction, vicarious liability, and imputation of an agent’s knowledge

Supplies an international perspective, making frequent •use of parallels from other common law countries.

sweet & Maxwell uK

Sep 2010 978 1 847 03745 9 HardbackHK$4,485

CHRIstOu dRAFtIng COMMERCIAL AgREEMEnts

4th edition

Richard Christou NEW

Drafting Commercial Agreements offers practical guidance for drafting and negotiating legal documents governing business relationships. It covers every type of business agreement likely to be encountered by general commercial lawyers, featuring an extensive range of precedents of agreements ranging from the supply of goods and services to joint ventures and technology licensing.

Detailed drafting and negotiating advice •accompanies each precedent

Contains precedents and guidance on the mergers •and acquisitions process

Includes a chapter on confidentiality agreements, •with precedents.

sweet & Maxwell uK

Dec 2009 978 1 847 03610 0 Book & CD

HK$2,598

COLInVAux’s LAW OF InsuRAnCE

9th edition

professor Robert M Merkin

Colinvaux’s Law of Insurance presents a thorough but succinctly written analysis of all areas of insurance law. An essential companion for the insurance practitioner, it ensures that you have the necessary facts and insights readily available.

Analyses new initiatives from EC Commission on copyright•

Provides a complete update on EC copyright legislation •and case law of the ECJ on the application of the EC Directives, including pending cases referred to the ECJ for preliminary rulings.

sweet & Maxwell uK

Sep 2010 978 0 414 04233 9 MainworkHK$4,071

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FREIgHt FORWARdIng And gOOds In tRAnsIt

2nd edition

paul Bugden, dr simone Lamont-Black NEW

This work draws together aspects of commercial, shipping, contract, agency, bailment, property and transport law to provide comprehensive guidance through the law of freight forwarding and carriage of goods. It looks in detail at the contracts involved and the recourse available when contracts are breached. Its focus is international.

Enables practitioners to have all the elements of a •diverse field available at their fingertips

Discusses legal principles in depth, so the •foundations on which contracts are drawn up and cases disputed are clear.

sweet & Maxwell uK

Dec 2009 978 1 847 03772 5 Hardback

HK$3,381

LIndLEy And BAnKs On pARtnERsHIp

18th edition Supplement Service

Roderick I’Anson Banks

Acknowledged as “the definitive work on the law of partnership”, the 18th edition of Lindley & Banks continues to provide a classic statement of the law, on both general and limited partnership. It explains the origins and nature of partnership and the different types of partnership and also looks at the formation of partnerships by formal agreement.

Examines the rights and obligations of partners •between themselves

Analyses the areas where litigation between •partners is common and the types of remedies available

Enables you to look at the relevant legislation, •provisions of the CPR and other materials in one convenient reference source.

sweet & Maxwell uK

Dec 2007 978 0 421 94960 7 HardbackMainwork with supplement HK$7,066

Dec 2007 978 1 847 03294 22nd Supplement HK$1,297

pALMER On BAILMEnt

3rd edition

professor norman palmer CBE NEW

Providing a comprehensive and magisterial analysis of bailment, Bailment analyses a vast range of transactions, covering not only those bailments that are negotiated on a commercial basis but also those that occur without the consent of the owner and those that carry no formal remuneration. It shows the impact of bailment on other fields of civil obligation and explores the relation between the bailment and possession at large.

Captures and interprets all the latest developments •

Includes commentary on a wealth of case law•

Covers the common law jurisdictions.•

sweet & Maxwell uK

Nov 2009 978 1 847 03068 9 Hardback

HK$3,933

sALE OF sHIps tHE nORWEgIAn sALEFORM

2nd edition

Malcolm strong, paul Herring NEW

Sale of Ships provides in-depth coverage of the most commonly used contract form for the sale of second-hand ships: the Norwegian Saleform. It discusses the issues in clear language and uses a practical, clause-by-clause approach.

Highlights the very tricky contractual problems that •can arise

Provides comparisons with Saleform 87, Nipponsale •93 and Nipponsale 99

Sets out the pitfalls to look out for when drafting •contracts.

sweet & Maxwell uK

Dec 2009 978 1 847 03452 6 Hardback

HK$3,105

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tHE LAW OF REInsuRAnCE In EngLAnd And BERMudA

3rd edition

terry O’neill, Jan Woloniecki NEW

The Law of Reinsurance in England and Bermuda offers a comprehensive guide to the law and practice of this complex area of law. A definitive reference source for practitioners, it provides a comprehensive analysis of the law and practice of reinsurance and outlines the nature and purpose of reinsurance. It provides an introduction to the Lloyd’s and London market and the Bermuda market and looks at the formation of the reinsurance contract.

Considers the relationship between the reinsurance •contract and original insurance contract

Examines the different types of reinsurance •contracts, including marine reinsurance contracts, proportional reinsurance contracts and non-proportional reinsurance contracts

Examines other ways of providing protection •including financial reinsurance and alternative risk transfer.

sweet & Maxwell uK

Oct 2010 978 1 847 03555 4 Hardback

HK$4,071

tHE ROttERdAM RuLEs un COnVEntIOn On CARRIAgE OF gOOds WHOLLy OR pARtLy By sEA

professor Michael sturley, professor tomotaka Fujita, professor g. J. van der Ziel NEW

This new work acts as a comprehensive commentary on the new UNCITRAL Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea. It places the convention in its historical and commercial context, and explains the intended meaning of all the principal provisions.

Includes worked examples and hypothetical cases•

Provides an international approach in its •commentary and analysis

Written by three shipping law experts who were •involved in drafting the Convention.

sweet & Maxwell uK

Dec 2009 978 1 847 03734 3 Hardback

HK$2,691

pRACtICAL COMMERCIAL pRECEdEnts

daniel Rosenberg

Practical Commercial Precedents sets the standard for drafting commercial contracts and agreements.It provides all the documents and clauses needed, together with expert advice and guidance to prepare documents for virtually every commercial situation.

Each precedent is supported by a clear explanation from a team of expert contributors, offering guidance on selecting the right document and advising on alternative clauses that might be required to deal with specific situations.

Contains complete contracts and agreements for •commercial activity

Offers alternative clauses to cater for specific •situations

The full text of the precedents is also available on •CD-ROM to enable speedy drafting of documents.

sweet & Maxwell uK

4 Releases a year 978 0 851 20938 8 Looseleaf

HK$15,180

COMputER COntRACts

principles & precedents

dr gordon Hughes, Anna sharpe

This publication, which has a national and international focus, collates the breadth of information you need to negotiate and draft contracts for the sale, or acquisition, of computer products and computer-related services.

Each contract is drafted in the alternative with a checklist of key clauses making it easy to advise on your client’s specific situation.

Commentary covers policy, legislative and case law •developments on contract law, intellectual property issues, remedies and taxation, with specific focus on important industry developments

The most relevant government and industry papers •reporting or influencing policy developments publish along with the latest cases, including the important spam decisions

The Year in Review section covers discussion of •significant events in the computer contracts area of law during the previous year.

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Lawbook Co.

Nov 1992 3785Q Looseleaf

HK$30,368

InsuRAnCE COMpAny MERgERs And ACquIsItIOns

Leading Lawyers on Assembling a deal team, navigating Challenges and Costs, and Managing the Regulatory Approval process (Inside the Minds)

Multiple Authors NEW

Advise insurance companies during M&A proceedings with confidence and useful strategies with this essential title.

Guides the reader through the different phases of •the insurance industry mergers and acquisitions process

Provides tips on how to manage the regulatory •approval process to how to better prepare for unexpected factors that can influence the timing and outcome of the deal

Outlines the challenges and costs associated with •insurance M&A filings.

Aspatore

Mar 2009 978 0 314 20530 8 Paperback

HK$1,000

MInIMIZIng InsuRAnCE LIABILIty

Leading Lawyers on navigating state and Federal Regulations, Evaluating Exposure, and drafting Agreements (Inside the Minds)

paul Bolus, Joseph donley, Eric Fitzgerald, Andrew grigsby, philip toran

Minimising Insurance Liability will advise practitioners on the best practices for insurance companies and lawyers when attempting to mitigate insurance liability.

Guides the reader through the state and federal •regulations that apply to insurance law and liability

Offers advice on evaluating a company’s exposure, •drafting an insurance agreement, completing risk analysis when denying a claim, and obtaining the documents necessary in claim denials.

Aspatore

Jan 2009 978 0 314 19516 6 Paperback

HK$750

stRAtEgIEs FOR stRuCtuRIng InsuRAnCE dIsAstER COVERAgE

Leading Lawyers on Representing Clients, Interpreting policy Language, and structuring disaster Coverage to Limit Exposure (Inside the Minds)


Strategies for Structuring Insurance Disaster Coverage will advise you on the key strategies for structuring disaster coverage to limit potential liability for clients.

Discusses the key components of insurance •disaster coverage, including variations from state to state, securitisation and reinsurance, indemnity considerations, and clarity in policy language

Offers advice on representing clients in coverage •matters, determining when to become involved, educating clients effectively, and understanding recent trends in disaster coverage

Outlines recent changes that have been made to •coverage.

Aspatore

May 2009 978 0 314 90410 2 Paperback

HK$750

WHItE COLLAR CAsE stRAtEgIEs

Leading Lawyers on developing Winning strategies, Communicating with Clients, and navigating High-profile Cases (Inside the Minds)


Learn how to implement winning strategies when handling difficult, and often high-profile, white collar cases.

Discusses the different phases of strategic •development and the key considerations for each phase

Offers advice on interviewing the client effectively, •establishing a trusting relationship with government officials, developing a strategy early on, and making tough decisions

It also discusses the personal skills that can be •helpful when taking on a white collar case.

Aspatore

May 2009 978 0 314 90411 9 Paperback

HK$750

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HEdgE Funds And tHE LAW

dick Frase, peter Astleford NEW

A comprehensive guide to setting up and operating hedge funds

Covers all the key legal, regulatory and tax matters •that need to be considered and covered when setting up a fund

Looks at the way in which hedge funds must comply •with the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction in which they are domiciled

sweet & Maxwell uK

Dec 2009 978 0 414 04137 0 Hardback

HK$2,415

A pRACtItIOnER’s guIdE tO tAKEOVERs And MERgERs In tHE EuROpEAn unIOn

A new range of guides to law and regulation, focusing primarily on financial regulation, corporate finance, public private partnerships and other related business sectors.

A Practitioner’s Guide to Takeovers and Mergers in the European Union:

Delivers clear, practical guidance on takeover •regulation and practice in all 28 EU Member States, including Turkey

Provides a comprehensive overview of the laws and •regulation in operation so that the key aspects of the takeover regime in a particular country can be examined.

City and Financial publishing

Mar 2009 978 1 905 12130 4 Paperback

HK$2,000

ECKstROM’s LICEnsIng In FOREIgn & dOMEstIC OpERAtIOns JOInt VEntuREs

terrence F, MacLaren

Joint venture law changes constantly, and varies significantly between countries. This product provides practical guidance on the techniques and considerations involved in forming international joint ventures.

This resource offers pivotal insights into the •technique, considerations, potential pitfalls, and remedies involved in forming international joint ventures

Discusses primary considerations involved in •setting up a joint venture and legal restrictions of cooperation between joint venture partners

The current edition contains discussion of joint •ventures in Brazil, the Caribbean Basin, China, the European Union, India, Mexico, Republic of China and many others.

West

0 876 32466 9 4 Volume Looseleaf

HK$20,300

IntERnAtIOnAL COMMERCIAL dEBt COLLECtIOn

david Franklin

International Commercial Debt Collection is the first book of its kind, designed as a guide to debt collection in the global economy.

Every collection agency or lawyer, either in-house or in a firm with a global business, needs this type of resource.

An overview of the judicial system as it relates •to creditors’ rights and recourses concerning international commercial debt recovery in 50 industrialised countries

Each country synopsis was written by a lawyer in •that country with the contact information.

Carswell

Jul 2007 978 0 779 81332 2 Paperback

HK$1,409

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IntERnAtIOnAL JOInt VEntuRE LAW

A Country-by-Country Look at Joint Venture Regulations and Best practices in Major Markets Around the globe

This title offers a valuable insight into the regulations and procedures that govern joint ventures and other types of cross-border transactions.

Discusses important elements of joint ventures in •various countries, from practical information on court proceedings and document disclosure to larger strategies for negotiating and closing a deal

Provides practical information for foreign businesses •on the current legal environment, relevant case law, and standard business practices.

Aspatore

Nov 2007 978 1 596 22228 1 Paperback

HK$5,050

BEst pRACtICEs FOR IntERnAtIOnAL BusInEss tRAnsACtIOns In CHInA

Leading Lawyers on structuring and negotiating trade transactions, understanding the Importance of due diligence, and Working as a Legal professional in the International Business Community (Inside the Minds)


This product provides key strategies for lawyers managing international trade and business transactions involving China.

Provides information about navigating the local courts and the international business community through conducting due diligence, developing a business plan, understanding the motivations for a U.S. company to enter China, and recognising the fundamental tools needed to negotiate effectively.

Advice on choosing the governing law and the •dispute resolution forum when entering into a contract with the Chinese

Covers the political factors involved in a U.S.-•China transaction to handling trade compliance challenges.

Aspatore

Apr 2009 978 0 314 19940 9 Paperback

HK$1,000

sERIEs On COntEMpORARy CHInEsE LAW

Multiple Authors

This four-volume introductory set on Chinese law covers Chinese international economic law, business law, criminal law, and taxation law.

The volumes are published in conjunction with the University of Maryland Office of International and Executive Programs, under the guidance of Dr. Charles Wellford.

Provides an overview of Chinese legal fields relevant •to businesses, enabling practitioners to better understand their clients’ issues

Offers concise discussions that provide quick access •to specific subtopics.

West

May 2008 40577357 Paperback

HK$3,000

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