Butterworths Company Law Handbook


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Setting out the relevant texts of the most important statutes, statutory instruments and European legislation, as well as certain FSA regulations, this annual handbook aims to be a complete reference for commercial lawyers, company secretaries, accountancy firms and students. The 16th edition of this comprehensive work incorporates numerous amendments to existing legislation. The full amended text of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is reproduced and relevant statutory instruments made under the Act are also included.




Handbook of Co-Operative and Community Benefit Society Law


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Co-operatives UK is pleased to announce the upcoming publication of an Update and Supplement to the second edition of the Handbook of Co-operative and Community Benefit Society Law. The Handbook is an essential tool for practitioners advising and working with (and within) co-operatives and community benefit societies. This supplement provides an update on developments since the enactment of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 and provides a commentary on FG15/12: Guidance on the FCA's registration function under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, published in November 2015.




Butterworths Company Law Cases 1983


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Butterworths Company Law Cases reports cases that are of practical interest to company law practitioners, including cases arising under the Companies Act 1985, the Insolvency Act 1986 and the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986. It also features cases relevant to financial services legislation and includes cases on other matters of direct concern to company law practitioners, such as constructive trusts, Chinese walls and set-off as well as some decisions from Commonwealth and other jurisdictions of interest to UK practitioners.The full set of Butterworths Company Law Cases currently covers the years 1983-2007. It comprises 38 bound volumes, containing all the cases for previous years (which can be bought separately or as a complete set) and an index volume.




Crime and Mental Health Law in New South Wales


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This publication is a practical guide to the law on mental health issues that arise within the criminal justice framework in New South Wales. It offers comprehensive coverage and clear explanations of all of the important topics in this field and is an ideal resource for lawyers, mental health professionals, correctional health personnel, and anyone else engaged in the fields of criminal law and forensic mental health, or students with an interest in pursuing studies or a career in these areas. All chapters have been fully revised, updated and, in many cases, significantly expanded. The operation of the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 is dealt with in detail. New to this edition are the chapters on the management of forensic and correctional patients, infanticide, and a comprehensive chapter on the assessment and management of risk, including a section on the Crimes (Serious Sex Offenders) Act 2006.







Architect's Legal Handbook


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Previous ed.: Oxford: Elsevier Architectural, 2004.




Law Notes


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Bullen & Leake & Jacob's Precedents of Pleadings


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Bullen & Leake & Jacob is widely regarded as the essential guide to drafting statements of case. This new edition presents an expanded and revised stock of authoritative, modern and structured precedents complete with guiding commentary. Written at a time when the Civil Procedure Rules have bedded down somewhat, the 15th edition will fully reflect all the issues of the CPR and the legislative and judicial developments in the individual practice areas. Busy practitioners can rest assured that they are relying on the most up-to-date information. A new edition of the standard work, completely updated and cautiously expanded. Coverage of both mainstream and specialist practice areas. A practical working tool for all advocates in an easily-searched and user friendly format. Compiled by over 60 leading barristers. Provides tightly drafted precedents and invaluable best practice advice.




Opinion Writing and Case Preparation


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Opinion Writing and Case Preparation equips trainee barristers with the tools and techniques they need to identify, analyse, and present convincing legal arguments, and gives a thorough grounding in the skill of writing opinions. With its systematic approach to legal research and fact management, the manual provides trainee barristers with an efficient and reliable method for preparing a client's case. The fundamental qualities of effective writing are also clearly identified and explained, helping you develop this essential skill. Particular care is taken to guide you through the appropriate ways of writing opinions in a variety of contexts.