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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaw of Cross-Border Business Transactions\u003c/strong\u003e aims at giving a structured introduction to the law and practice of investment deals (e.g., greenfield projects, M\u0026amp;As and hybrid forms) and of non-investment transactions (e.g., trade, technology transfer and services). Cross-border business deals are nowadays routine matters for business entities all over the world and the related legal aspects are becoming more and more complex. This book provides extensive general background information. It also covers numerous specific issues of relevance in the context of cross-border projects.\u0026nbsp; Substantive law issues, procedural aspects and skills-related considerations such as contract drafting, structuring options and cross-cultural lawyering techniques are included, adding up to an unusually comprehensive and useful guide in the field. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s in this book:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author describes a wide spectrum of transaction types. He explains underlying principles from a conceptual and a comparative point of view with a focus on transactional issues, using case studies from a variety of jurisdictions to demonstrate the significance of particular\u003cbr /\u003e aspects in the context of multi-jurisdictional legal practice. Among much else, topics include the following:\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003einternational lawyering and cultural diversity;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003elex \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003emercatoria\u003c/em\u003e;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003econflict of laws;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eletters of intent, position papers, heads of agreement, confidentiality and exclusivity agreements;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003estructure and contents of international contracts;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ee-contracts and smart contracts;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eprotection of intellectual property rights and technology transfer;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003etrade, countertrade and trade financing;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003einsurance;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eagency and distributorship;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003egreenfield investments and M\u0026amp;As;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ecompetition law and merger control;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eemployment law;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ecorporate governance and corporate social responsibility;\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003einternational taxation; and\u003c/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003edispute settlement and cross-border enforcement of awards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis second edition updates the discussion of the different topics comprehensively. It also expands many parts and adds sections in relation to new themes that have gained importance since the publication of the first edition. In particular, it addresses legal issues arising out of the digitalization of the global economy with a special focus on choice-of-law questions, smart contracts, e-bills of lading and online dispute settlement. It also draws attention to the impact of China\u0026rsquo;s Belt and Road initiative, Brexit and the \u0026lsquo;America First\u0026rsquo; foreign policy.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow this will help you:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOf special value is the author\u0026rsquo;s precise guidance on drafting techniques and contract practice. The clarity of the presentation, the uncompromising consistency in terms of structure and a large body of references to primary and secondary sources presented in this edition ensure that legal professionals, business managers and academics as well as other interested parties can gain easy access to comprehensive and detailed information across jurisdictions.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e |
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