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This package includes a physical copy of Contract Law, 2/e by Halson as well as access to the eText and MyLawChamber. 

Fully updated with the latest legal developments, Contract Law is the essential guide to the life of a contract. It covers all stages of the process, from negotiation and formation, through its possible modification to the ending of a contract including a thorough examination of available remedies. Offering a modern, engaging account of all aspects of contract law, this new edition provides a clear understanding of the legal principles which underpin the contractual process.

MyLawChamber is a complete online teaching and learning platform designed to improve results by helping students quickly master concepts, and by providing educators with a robust set of tools for easily gauging and addressing the performance of students. 

MyLawChamber engages students with high-quality multimedia learning experiences that help law students excel. In every exercise, students receive immediate feedback so they see mistakes right away, learn precisely which concepts are holding them back, and master concepts through targeted practice.

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Written by leading academics in the area, Pettet, Lowry & Reisberg's Company Law offers comprehensive coverage of all major company law and financial regulation topics. It also introduces you to the theories, policies and wider socio-economic and political influences that underpin the legal principles, making it an essential guide to company law for all undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This fifth edition has been thoroughly updated to cover all significant legal developments in company law, including:

·    Discussion of the statutory objectives of the Financial Services Act 2012, the Banking Reform Act 2013 and the Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016

·    Consideration of the new Directive on Markets in Financial Instruments (MiFIDII) and the new Regulation on Markets in Financial Instruments (MiFIR)

·    Chapter 9 is a new addition to the book, which explores the specific duties that directors are subject to in more detail

·    Several major consultations relating to corporate governance that were published in the UK in 2015-2017; the current version of the UK Corporate Governance Code; and an illuminating discussion of the new proposed revised Code

·    Discussion of new double derivative action cases, as well as new derivative suit cases in other jurisdictions

·    An in-depth analysis of the new regulatory framework of Credit Rating Agencies, focused on enhancing competition in the credit rating market and rules aimed at reducing over-reliance on credit ratings

·    Important new case law on FSMA 2000 and the recent decision of the Supreme Court in Asset Land

·    Analysis of the Prospectus Regulation 2017 and the very recent review of the UK listing regime

·    An extensive review of the new EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and a number of new insider dealing cases

·    The recent important changes that have been made to enhance the company insolvency regime, supported by a robust but fair disqualification procedure. In particular, changes introduced by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, the recommendations of the Graham Report and the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016

This package includes a physical copy of EU Law, 1e by Solanke as well as access to the eText and MyLawChamber.

The CJEU is the busiest court in the world. This ground-breaking new textbook looks into why this is, examining in detail the interactions between European Union and national institutions, instruments, laws and concepts that make up this unique legal order.

MyLawChamber is a complete online teaching and learning platform designed to improve results by helping students quickly master concepts, and by providing educators with a robust set of tools for easily gauging and addressing the performance of students.

MyLawChamber engages students with high-quality multimedia learning experiences that help law students excel. In every exercise, students receive immediate feedback so they see mistakes right away, learn precisely which concepts are holding them back, and master concepts through targeted practice.

For educators, MyLawChamber provides highly-visual data and performance analysis to help them quickly identify gaps in student learning. And because MyLawChamber comes from Pearson, you know it’s developed by an experienced partner committed to providing content, resources, and expertise for the best digital learning experiences.

Understand and evaluate modern land law doctrine

Property Law (Longman Law series), 10th Edition, by Roger J. Smith, is an indispensable guide to all aspects of this essential subject. It combines clear and engaging explanations of core property law principles with in-depth analysis of key theoretical concepts — making it easily accessible to both undergraduates and those pursuing more advanced studies.  

New to this edition:

Regency Villas Title Ltd v Diamond Resorts (Europe) Ltd on recreational easements

Marr v Collie, relating to the scope of Stack v Dowden

NRAM Ltd v Evans and Antoine v Barclays Bank UK plc, which elucidate the meaning of ‘mistake’ for rectification of registered titles

The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 on obligations of landlords

A Law Commission Report on updating land registration

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This edition is also available as an Enhanced ebook to enrich your studying experience. It has features like self-assessment questions with dedicated feedback to help gauge your progress, deep links to key case reports, statutes & other sources of interest that provide access a wealth of wider reading, end-of-the-chapter quizzes that give further opportunity to consolidate understanding.

Roger J. Smith is a leading academic, and has taught law at Magdalen College, Oxford, for many years.

Explore and understand the underlying principles of equity & trusts

Equity & Trusts (Longman Law series), 4th Edition, by Sukhninder Panesar, conveys the principles of equity and trusts in an engaging manner. Key academic debates and theoretical aspects of the subject are considered throughout this book — equipping the undergraduate readers with an understanding of what the law is and why it is so. 

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This edition has been fully updated with all significant legal developments in this area, including:

The Court of Appeal in Group Seven Limited & Ors v Notable Services LLP (2019), examining the definition of dishonesty

The decision in Lewis v Tamplin (2018), in the context of a beneficiary’s right to inspect trust documents 

The Privy Council in Marr v Collie (2018), looking at whether a common intention constructive trust can arise in a commercial setting as opposed to a family domestic setting

Donatio mortis causa the decision in Keeling v Keeling (2017)

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, the decision of the Supreme Court in Ilott v Motson (2017), considering the correct approach to determine the award for financial provision under the 1975 Act

The decision in Santander UK v RA Legal Services (2014) and the decision in Dreamvar (UK) Ltd v Mischon de Reya (2018)  

This edition is also available as an Enhanced ebook to enrich your studying experience. It has features like self-assessment questions with dedicated feedback to help gauge your progress, deep links to key case reports, statutes & other sources of interest that provide access a wealth of wider reading, end-of-the-chapter quizzes that give further opportunity to consolidate understanding.

Sukhninder Panesar is Head of Law at the University of Wolverhampton, with over 20 years of teaching experience.  

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"... comprehensive, clear and student-friendly. I particularly like the 'debate' sections… useful for students when critiquing the law for assessment purposes and for seminar discussions..."

- Jennifer Sands, Senior Teaching Fellow, School of Law, University of Leeds

Gain a deeper understanding of family law and engage with modern social issues

Family Law, 11th Edition, by Jonathan Herring, is the best-selling textbook loved by students and lecturers alike. With a clear and logical structure, this book offers you exceptional coverage of the essential principles of family law. The text guides you through the theories, debates, and political and ethical dilemmas surrounding the subject, ensuring you have the knowledge required to critique existing law and evaluate reform options.

The 11th edition has been fully updated with all significant legal developments in family law, including:

Renowned for its wide-ranging coverage and signature writing style, this is an essential text for all students of family law and related disciplines.

Build confidence in your understanding of Property Law with this powerful digital tool

Revel for Property Law, 11th edition, helps you develop critical skills by learning to apply modern land law to problem scenarios and evaluate its effect in today's socio-economic context.

This Revel edition introduces you to Property Law and builds your knowledge and confidence through activities, self-tests, and writing tasks. It enables you to apply the law in engaging real-life problem scenarios and debate key areas that will prepare you for your legal career.

Renowned for clear, engaging style with in-depth analysis of key theoretical concepts, this updated edition considers key debates and theory, equipping you for the LLB or GDL/SQE1.

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Roger J. Smith taught law at Magdalen College, Oxford, for many years.

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Fully updated with the latest legal developments, Contract Law is your essential guide to the life of a contract. It covers all stages of the process, from negotiation and formation, through its possible modification to the ending of a contract including a thorough examination of available remedies. Offering a modern, engaging account of all aspects of contract law, this new edition will give you a clear understanding of the legal principles which underpin the contractual process.

This book stands out from others on media law by emphasising the increasingly important regulatory and European aspects, and focussing less on more traditional common law topics. The authors take a comparative approach, using material from the USA and Commonwealth jurisdictions, as well as looking at relevant aspects of Human Rights law. The commentary is comprehensive and critical, introducing you to the wide range of technical and policy questions which are posed in the field of media law.