A narrow perspective, 27 Oct 2008
I found this manual very helpful for those studying international trade law from a UK perspective, however as an international student I found it useless for those seeking to understand modern international commercial law from a practical perspective. The book dismisses important areas like the Viena Convention on International sale of goods (CISG), the Unidroit principles and international intellectual property law. It needs a major updating.

Schmitthoff the ideal guide for postgraduate students, 18 Dec 2007
I understand that this publication has been substantially re-written from its previous "dry" format, and is an ideal text for students doing Masters level qualifications.

It is easy to follow, well referenced, logically presented and achieves something that is not always accomplished in academic or professional texts, in that it is now quite readable.

Bang up to date, covering areas such as the new Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, this is a "must-have" if you're thinking of studying international commerce beyond first-degree level, or indeed if you're involved in that line of work and need to keep yourself informed.

Highly recommended.

A narrow perspective, 27 Oct 2008
I found this manual very helpful for those studying international trade law from a UK perspective, however as an international student I found it useless for those seeking to understand modern international commercial law from a practical perspective. The book dismisses important areas like the Viena Convention on International sale of goods (CISG), the Unidroit principles and international intellectual property law. It needs a major updating.

Schmitthoff the ideal guide for postgraduate students, 18 Dec 2007
I understand that this publication has been substantially re-written from its previous "dry" format, and is an ideal text for students doing Masters level qualifications.

It is easy to follow, well referenced, logically presented and achieves something that is not always accomplished in academic or professional texts, in that it is now quite readable.

Bang up to date, covering areas such as the new Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, this is a "must-have" if you're thinking of studying international commerce beyond first-degree level, or indeed if you're involved in that line of work and need to keep yourself informed.

Highly recommended.

a fine book for english lawyers, 30 Oct 2006
I disagree with the other reviewer - this book does NOT claim to be a study of the CISG. It is a book about English law on private international trade transactions and should thus be judged on that. The CISG does not apply in England. I am afraid the reviewer expects quite unfairly that a book on English law should venture into that which is not English law. I found the book most useful in my English law degree. I like the use of cases and how the explanation is always with reference to actual commercial practice. It's a great book for the LLB or LLM student in England.

Narrowly focussed., 21 Jun 2006
For a book which purports to be on international trade, the focus is incredibly narrow. It should be called "International Trade from a Narrow UK Perspective". Most strikingly, the author dismisses the CISG in a few lines, notwithstanding that the majority of international transactions are now goverened by it. Although the book will no doubt be of use to UK law students studying international trade from a UK point of view, it is of almost no value to anyone else, including students from other common law jurisdictions or, for that matter, to UK students who want a truly international perpective.