Secured Credit under English and American Law

Gerard McCormack is Professor of Law at the University of Manchester.

'One of the many attractions of Secured Credit under English and American Law is that it provides a single source from which to gauge and evaluate the current controversies in a complex area of law. It is a straightforward comparative guide to the complex subject of English and American credit and security laws with a clear explanation of the law and a practical guidance on its implementation. It is highly recommended and is essential for anyone interested in this branch of law to read and make use of this valuable piece, which explores and compares fundamental concepts of secured credit under English and American law.' Journal of International Trade Law & Policy

• Preface; List of journal abbreviations; 1. The essence and importance of security; 2. Security rights under English Law; 3. An overview of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code; 4. Implications of Article 9 type reforms for the English law of Security Interests; 5. Notice filing versus transaction filing; 6. Retention of Title Clauses under English law and Article 9; 7. Receivables financing; 8. Security interests in deposit accounts, investment property and insurance policies; Appendix: text of Article 9.