Governing Law Risks in International Business Transactions

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The value of a governing law can be enormous. English law underpins trillions of dollars of annual business activity. It is, according to Philip Wood, a national asset which requires effort and discipline to maintain and protect...Wood advocates the establishment of a body, the 'Institute of English Law', to protect and maintain the English legal system. * Kevin McVeigh, Law Society Gazette * It is a book which can serve many audiences: non-lawyers, particularly those of the world of banking, finance and economics; and law students and practising lawyers alike, in that the book offers a great introduction to some core commercial law concepts, including a concise overview of financial instruments and an excellent introduction to comparative law and choice of law and court. This is an excellent book, a good read and one that is most informative. * Geert van Calster, Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law * The legal fraternity are fortunate to have at their disposal this book which highlights the breadth of knowledge of one of the World's foremost practitioners. * William Johnston, Commercial Law Practitioner * Analysts or other readers concerned with understanding the challenges faced by the country should focus their time on the Sfakianakis book which provides a wealth of in-depth well-informed analysis. It addresses issues whose solution will partly determine the living conditions of the country's population and the success or otherwise of the Crown Prince's grandiose ambitions for the future of the kingdom on the world stage. * Adrian Briggs KC, Lloyd's Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly *