Managers are often required to have a basic understanding of the legal system in which international commerce and trade functions. This can be problematic as the law is a vast subject and any foray into such a complicated and technical field can be overwhelming to those who lack a certain amount of training. While there are a multitude of great works that provide in-depth coverage of these issues. International Commercial Law for Managers focuses on the basic framework and fundamental principles of international law in a commercial context in an effort to make the material more accessible. The goal of this book is to allow non-lawyers to gain a basic understanding of these legal issues. It can be seen as a sort of management summary for those who require a basic command of international commercial taw. This second edition has been updated to incorporate changes in the international legal environment including new approaches to multilateral trade agreements, difficulties in the context of the EU and WTO, updates to the UNIDROIT Principles and Incoterms, and evolving approaches to dispute resolution.

International Commercial Law for Managers begins by examining the differences between domestic legal systems around the world and then provides a simple overview of international law. The work then focuses on international organizations which play a role in shaping international trade and commercial law (WTO, EU, UNCITRAL, etc.) and subseguently moves to examining the laws and rules which affect private international relationships (basic contract principles, sales contracts, intellectual property, dispute resolution, etc.). This book does not focus on any particular jurisdiction preferring to take an international and comparative approach to the legal issues discussed. It also features explanations which avoid overuse of technical jargon. It is a useful starting point for those who need to dive into the field, whether as part of their course of studies at a business school or as a manager in the field.