The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 at 25
Will be published approx. on 19. February 2026
Book
Hardback
480 pages
978-1-5099-7995-0 (ISBN)
Description
In this book, experts from the worlds of the judiciary, practice and academia provide the first comprehensive assessment of The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999, a legislative cornerstone in English contract law.
The Act is a landmark statute in the field of private law and lays the foundation for English contract law. Yet, comparatively little is written on it. On the Act's 25th anniversary this retrospective study fills that gap. Experts in the field assess both its reach and impact, shedding light on its areas of complexity. This will be the seminal reference work for all practitioners engaging with the Act, as well as scholars and students in the field.
The Act is a landmark statute in the field of private law and lays the foundation for English contract law. Yet, comparatively little is written on it. On the Act's 25th anniversary this retrospective study fills that gap. Experts in the field assess both its reach and impact, shedding light on its areas of complexity. This will be the seminal reference work for all practitioners engaging with the Act, as well as scholars and students in the field.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
766 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5099-7995-0 (9781509979950)
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William Day | Janet O'Sullivan | Louise Merrett
The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 at 25
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02/2026
1st Edition
Hart Publishing
€133.99
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William Day | Janet O'Sullivan | Louise Merrett
The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 at 25
E-Book
02/2026
1st Edition
Hart Publishing
€133.99
Available for download
Persons
William Day is Fellow in Law and Director of Studies at Downing College, University of Cambridge, UK.
Janet O'Sullivan is Professor of Private Law at the University of Cambridge, UK.
Louise Merrett is Professor of International Commercial Law at the University of Cambridge, UK.
Janet O'Sullivan is Professor of Private Law at the University of Cambridge, UK.
Louise Merrett is Professor of International Commercial Law at the University of Cambridge, UK.
Content
Introduction
1. From Bill to Act, Lord Burrows
General Perspectives
2. Section 1, William Day
3. Sections 2 and 3, Richard Calnan and Jodi Gardner
4. Sections 4 and 5, Janet O'Sullivan and Paul S Davies
5. Remedies, Hugh Beale
6. Equitable Remedies and Bars, Eliza Bond
7. The Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Act 2017, Hector MacQueen
Specific Perspectives
8. Employment, Catherine Barnard and Sarah Fraser Butlin KC
9. Trusts, Julius AW Grower
10. Real Property, Martin Dixon
11. Freehold Covenants, John Summers
12. Construction, Adrian Williamson KC
13. Shipping, Philippa Hopkins KC
14. Insurance, Sushma Ananda and Julia Gibbon
15. Banking, Ian Wilson KC
16. Bond Markets, Louise Gullifer and Guy O'Keefe
17. Jurisdiction Agreements, Louise Merrett
18. Arbitration, Campbell McLachlan KC
Conclusion
19. Looking to the Future, Mrs Justice Cockerill
1. From Bill to Act, Lord Burrows
General Perspectives
2. Section 1, William Day
3. Sections 2 and 3, Richard Calnan and Jodi Gardner
4. Sections 4 and 5, Janet O'Sullivan and Paul S Davies
5. Remedies, Hugh Beale
6. Equitable Remedies and Bars, Eliza Bond
7. The Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Act 2017, Hector MacQueen
Specific Perspectives
8. Employment, Catherine Barnard and Sarah Fraser Butlin KC
9. Trusts, Julius AW Grower
10. Real Property, Martin Dixon
11. Freehold Covenants, John Summers
12. Construction, Adrian Williamson KC
13. Shipping, Philippa Hopkins KC
14. Insurance, Sushma Ananda and Julia Gibbon
15. Banking, Ian Wilson KC
16. Bond Markets, Louise Gullifer and Guy O'Keefe
17. Jurisdiction Agreements, Louise Merrett
18. Arbitration, Campbell McLachlan KC
Conclusion
19. Looking to the Future, Mrs Justice Cockerill