The Book The book serves as a general introduction into the common law approach to contract law
including its application in England and the United States jurisdictions. In doing so it
serves to highlight the major areas of difference between the common law and civil law systems
examine such concepts and thereby allows for not only an improved understanding of English
language contracts but also better drafting skills in English. The Advantages at a Glance
General overview of the main contract types in common law Written in Plain English Clear
guidelines for drafting Support in avoiding typical mistakes and using "false friends"
Explanations of the main developments in case law authorities Templates Contracts & Clauses
The New Edition deals with the contractual impacts of Brexit COVID boycotts sanctions
supply shortages price fluctuations inflation war and the reorganisation of global supply
chains contains new template boilerplates and contracts to promote flexibility and better
management of risk exposure compares aspects of English law and German law in more depth has
references in text to Legal English glossary with essential terminology updates key legislation
and conventions in the field of contracts templates available for download The Target Group
The book is intended for lawyers those legally-trained as well as for lay people who come into
contact with and need to use contracts in a commercial setting. Because of the comparison of
German and English legal terminology it would also be very useful as a guide for specialist
legal translators.
