Contracts in English

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This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the common law approach to contract law, focusing on its application in England and the United States. It highlights key differences between common law and civil law systems, enhancing understanding of English language contracts and improving drafting skills. Key features include an overview of main contract types in common law, written in plain English, with clear drafting guidelines to help avoid common mistakes and misunderstandings. It explains significant developments in case law and provides templates for contracts and clauses. The new edition addresses the contractual impacts of Brexit, COVID, boycotts, sanctions, supply shortages, price fluctuations, inflation, war, and the reorganization of global supply chains. It includes new template boilerplates and contracts to enhance flexibility and manage risk exposure, while offering a deeper comparison of English and German law. Additionally, it features references to a Legal English glossary with essential terminology and updates on key legislation and conventions in contract law, with templates available for download. The book targets lawyers, legally-trained individuals, and laypeople engaged with contracts in commercial contexts. Its comparative analysis of German and English legal terminology also makes it a valuable resource for specialist legal translators.