By Dr Richard Lawson and Susan Singleton

This book aims to help commercial and in-house lawyers ensure that they provide watertight legal agreements, whether in a business-to-business, or business-to-consumer context.

The authors guide the reader through the legislative changes that have occurred since the first edition, including the coming into force of the Consumer Credit Act and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003. Each chapter contains a helpful 'at a glance' bullet point guide and a checklist summarising the key issues raised. Peppered with succinct examples of case law to illustrate the courts' position, the book covers the full gamut of potential pitfalls, from issues of incorporation of contract terms to 'the battle of forms'.

As well as looking at generic standard clauses applicable to most commercial contracts, the authors also include chapters analysing special issues unique to software and export contracts. Another useful feature of the book is the inclusion of various precedents, ranging from professional services agreements to hire purchase agreements.

This book covers all the bases, and is comprehensive without being overly complicated.

Review by Ewan Parker - The In-House Lawyer - February 2007

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