A good revision guide, 13 May 2004
Nutshells Land Law provides a useful summary of the main principles, although inevitably it has a lot of gaps, especially regarding cases. Therefore, it cannot be relied upon to pass the exam - obviously there would be no need for universites or lecturers if students could all get firsts with Nutshells books! I would still recommend it though, but approach with caution!

A good revision guide, 13 May 2004
Nutshells Land Law provides a useful summary of the main principles, although inevitably it has a lot of gaps, especially regarding cases. Therefore, it cannot be relied upon to pass the exam - obviously there would be no need for universites or lecturers if students could all get firsts with Nutshells books! I would still recommend it though, but approach with caution!

Sujjada's review on Elements of Land Law, 31 May 2005
This is a very detailed and thorough book for undergraduates. It probably contains more detail than is required for general land law knowledge, but is a great starting point for essays. It isn't the ideal book if you are looking for something succint. The language isn't particularly reader-friendly either. Nevertheless, the content is great - this book alone should be sufficient for an entire land law module at undergraduate level.

Everything you need, 13 Aug 2003
This book is detailed without being laborious. Its sections are well-structured and easy to follow. It can be used as a reference book, or even read cover-to-cover. I really liked this book and believe it's got everything an LLB or CPE student could need when studying Land Law. I'd buy it (oops - I already did).

extremely comprehensive yet readable, 05 Oct 2001
Elements of Land Law is an excellent text for law students. It is extremely comprehensive, going not only through the substantive law but highlighting the many issues that do not immediately come to mind at the mention of land law, but prove to be central to our perception of the notion of property. These include environmental, human rights and even sociological and phsycological issues. Despite its intimidating girth, the book also happens to be a very good read, unlike other much drier expositions of the law. Some have called it a rather longwinded text, but for undergraduates a little explanation never hurt.

A good revision guide, 13 May 2004
Nutshells Land Law provides a useful summary of the main principles, although inevitably it has a lot of gaps, especially regarding cases. Therefore, it cannot be relied upon to pass the exam - obviously there would be no need for universites or lecturers if students could all get firsts with Nutshells books! I would still recommend it though, but approach with caution!

Sujjada's review on Elements of Land Law, 31 May 2005
This is a very detailed and thorough book for undergraduates. It probably contains more detail than is required for general land law knowledge, but is a great starting point for essays. It isn't the ideal book if you are looking for something succint. The language isn't particularly reader-friendly either. Nevertheless, the content is great - this book alone should be sufficient for an entire land law module at undergraduate level.

Everything you need, 13 Aug 2003
This book is detailed without being laborious. Its sections are well-structured and easy to follow. It can be used as a reference book, or even read cover-to-cover. I really liked this book and believe it's got everything an LLB or CPE student could need when studying Land Law. I'd buy it (oops - I already did).

extremely comprehensive yet readable, 05 Oct 2001
Elements of Land Law is an excellent text for law students. It is extremely comprehensive, going not only through the substantive law but highlighting the many issues that do not immediately come to mind at the mention of land law, but prove to be central to our perception of the notion of property. These include environmental, human rights and even sociological and phsycological issues. Despite its intimidating girth, the book also happens to be a very good read, unlike other much drier expositions of the law. Some have called it a rather longwinded text, but for undergraduates a little explanation never hurt.

Essential for Valuers and Students in real estate, 12 Mar 2002
Quick reference to numerous rates of return for valuers of real estate.

invaluable, 02 Mar 2002
without this book it is not possible to get a degree in estate management, or understand any of the valuation modules.

Excellent and Helpful, 29 Jun 2001
One of the most helpful books dealing with valuation and conversion. Anyone who is studying or working in valuation, this book will be a life saver for you.

It helps to solve problems and teach you to understand about yields, conversions and everything you need to know!

Very Helpful, 27 Jun 2001
This book is a god send for anyone who is studying valuation. It helps you to grasp and understand what you are doing as well as provide you with all the right answers. It is a life saver.

A good revision guide, 13 May 2004
Nutshells Land Law provides a useful summary of the main principles, although inevitably it has a lot of gaps, especially regarding cases. Therefore, it cannot be relied upon to pass the exam - obviously there would be no need for universites or lecturers if students could all get firsts with Nutshells books! I would still recommend it though, but approach with caution!

Sujjada's review on Elements of Land Law, 31 May 2005
This is a very detailed and thorough book for undergraduates. It probably contains more detail than is required for general land law knowledge, but is a great starting point for essays. It isn't the ideal book if you are looking for something succint. The language isn't particularly reader-friendly either. Nevertheless, the content is great - this book alone should be sufficient for an entire land law module at undergraduate level.

Everything you need, 13 Aug 2003
This book is detailed without being laborious. Its sections are well-structured and easy to follow. It can be used as a reference book, or even read cover-to-cover. I really liked this book and believe it's got everything an LLB or CPE student could need when studying Land Law. I'd buy it (oops - I already did).

extremely comprehensive yet readable, 05 Oct 2001
Elements of Land Law is an excellent text for law students. It is extremely comprehensive, going not only through the substantive law but highlighting the many issues that do not immediately come to mind at the mention of land law, but prove to be central to our perception of the notion of property. These include environmental, human rights and even sociological and phsycological issues. Despite its intimidating girth, the book also happens to be a very good read, unlike other much drier expositions of the law. Some have called it a rather longwinded text, but for undergraduates a little explanation never hurt.

Essential for Valuers and Students in real estate, 12 Mar 2002
Quick reference to numerous rates of return for valuers of real estate.

invaluable, 02 Mar 2002
without this book it is not possible to get a degree in estate management, or understand any of the valuation modules.

Excellent and Helpful, 29 Jun 2001
One of the most helpful books dealing with valuation and conversion. Anyone who is studying or working in valuation, this book will be a life saver for you.

It helps to solve problems and teach you to understand about yields, conversions and everything you need to know!

Very Helpful, 27 Jun 2001
This book is a god send for anyone who is studying valuation. It helps you to grasp and understand what you are doing as well as provide you with all the right answers. It is a life saver.

Not particularly skillful or vital, but OK, 14 Sep 2008
Not a very balanced book, tending to press its own agenda instead. Written in a slightly repetitive and even, on occasion, condescending and presumptious tone. Overall a rather amateur effort that doesn't justify the price tag, though as a simple-to-read taster for the field I suppose it is acceptable.

Private Equity made easy, 21 Feb 2007
I got an advanced copy of this text through a friend in publishing as I am currently undertaking a Business Masters; she felt that it might come in useful and I am only too glad that she did. This book is geared very much towards the reader and is consequently why I found a difficult and complex subject matter explained well in an amusing style, set out clearly without the 'fudging' and 'monotany' that many academic texts are presented. The glossary alone reveals a whole new world of knowledge I never before knew exsisted. No one can deny that Private Equity is an area that is rapidy progressing in the private investment sector, business reports in the past month have focused heavily on this, so the timing of this book is spot on and very current.

I strongly believe this is the only definitive textbook in the world on this subject, I am only aware of one other casebook by Josh Lerner, but nowhere else can you find chapter and verse on each and every aspect of this rapidly growing investment sector.

A must have certainly for any business or economics student and just as relevent for all those who work in the investement sector. Fraser-Sampson's book cannot have arrived at a more prudent time.

Private Equity as an Asset Class, 18 Feb 2007
One cannot open a paper, or an online newspaper, these days without private equity being showcased.

The media, depending on its mood, swings between showcasing private equity as the hero or villain of business today. As anyone in the industry knows, private equity are two words which cover a wide range of firms, activities and individuals. It is difficult and wrong to draw generalised conclusions.

Guy in a well written and well timed release brings light to the private equity asset class and dissolves some of the myths being propagated by those who have little understanding of this industry. A must read for anyone new to the industry, and all those who seek to enter or comment on the industry.

Might I recommend that Guy ship a copy of this book to all the major papers in the UK, as it might shed some light on an industry which may in fact be on the "crest of a wave"; but will not be disappearing in the near future. Well, I hope not anyway - as its an industry that has much to offer to the world, especially the venture side.


Brilliantly written ! Makes very easy reading out of what are very complex issues., 31 Oct 2006
I have had the advantage of reading the manuscript of this book in advance, and one of the comments on the cover is my own.

Unlike other books on the subject, this one does not dive straight off into complicated areas such as return analysis, nor does it deal with such nebulous matters as the GP/LP relationship (indeed, the writer states that he considers this last topic to be something of a red herring). Instead, the book sets out to be a comprehensive account of private equity from first principles onwards, and will guide you steadily through the intricacies of the asset class until you find yourself quite happily using very complex analysis models to look at buyout and venture returns. More importantly, it focuses on explaining the principles which underlie all of this, so you will actually understand what you are doing, and why. As the writer says repeatedly "don't just look at the figures - try to think what lies behind them."

Fraser-Sampson has twenty years experience of the private equity industry, and the depth and range of his knowledge shines through every page. I was a great fan (and a reviewer) of his first book "Multi Asset Class Investment Strategy", and ideally they should be read together. The first explains why you should be allocating 25% of your portfolio to private equity, and this one explains how you should actually go about it. Just as the first one came up with a whole new way of looking at investment in general, so this one makes some very innovative points, not all of which will make happy reading in some quarters. For example, he believes that private equity performance should be judged across an investor's whole allocation (what he calls Total Return investing) rather than, as presently, on just that small part of it which may be invested at any one time.

Both books are brilliantly written and make very easy reading out of what are very complex issues.

A good revision guide, 13 May 2004
Nutshells Land Law provides a useful summary of the main principles, although inevitably it has a lot of gaps, especially regarding cases. Therefore, it cannot be relied upon to pass the exam - obviously there would be no need for universites or lecturers if students could all get firsts with Nutshells books! I would still recommend it though, but approach with caution!

Sujjada's review on Elements of Land Law, 31 May 2005
This is a very detailed and thorough book for undergraduates. It probably contains more detail than is required for general land law knowledge, but is a great starting point for essays. It isn't the ideal book if you are looking for something succint. The language isn't particularly reader-friendly either. Nevertheless, the content is great - this book alone should be sufficient for an entire land law module at undergraduate level.

Everything you need, 13 Aug 2003
This book is detailed without being laborious. Its sections are well-structured and easy to follow. It can be used as a reference book, or even read cover-to-cover. I really liked this book and believe it's got everything an LLB or CPE student could need when studying Land Law. I'd buy it (oops - I already did).

extremely comprehensive yet readable, 05 Oct 2001
Elements of Land Law is an excellent text for law students. It is extremely comprehensive, going not only through the substantive law but highlighting the many issues that do not immediately come to mind at the mention of land law, but prove to be central to our perception of the notion of property. These include environmental, human rights and even sociological and phsycological issues. Despite its intimidating girth, the book also happens to be a very good read, unlike other much drier expositions of the law. Some have called it a rather longwinded text, but for undergraduates a little explanation never hurt.

Essential for Valuers and Students in real estate, 12 Mar 2002
Quick reference to numerous rates of return for valuers of real estate.

invaluable, 02 Mar 2002
without this book it is not possible to get a degree in estate management, or understand any of the valuation modules.

Excellent and Helpful, 29 Jun 2001
One of the most helpful books dealing with valuation and conversion. Anyone who is studying or working in valuation, this book will be a life saver for you.

It helps to solve problems and teach you to understand about yields, conversions and everything you need to know!

Very Helpful, 27 Jun 2001
This book is a god send for anyone who is studying valuation. It helps you to grasp and understand what you are doing as well as provide you with all the right answers. It is a life saver.

Not particularly skillful or vital, but OK, 14 Sep 2008
Not a very balanced book, tending to press its own agenda instead. Written in a slightly repetitive and even, on occasion, condescending and presumptious tone. Overall a rather amateur effort that doesn't justify the price tag, though as a simple-to-read taster for the field I suppose it is acceptable.

Private Equity made easy, 21 Feb 2007
I got an advanced copy of this text through a friend in publishing as I am currently undertaking a Business Masters; she felt that it might come in useful and I am only too glad that she did. This book is geared very much towards the reader and is consequently why I found a difficult and complex subject matter explained well in an amusing style, set out clearly without the 'fudging' and 'monotany' that many academic texts are presented. The glossary alone reveals a whole new world of knowledge I never before knew exsisted. No one can deny that Private Equity is an area that is rapidy progressing in the private investment sector, business reports in the past month have focused heavily on this, so the timing of this book is spot on and very current.

I strongly believe this is the only definitive textbook in the world on this subject, I am only aware of one other casebook by Josh Lerner, but nowhere else can you find chapter and verse on each and every aspect of this rapidly growing investment sector.

A must have certainly for any business or economics student and just as relevent for all those who work in the investement sector. Fraser-Sampson's book cannot have arrived at a more prudent time.

Private Equity as an Asset Class, 18 Feb 2007
One cannot open a paper, or an online newspaper, these days without private equity being showcased.

The media, depending on its mood, swings between showcasing private equity as the hero or villain of business today. As anyone in the industry knows, private equity are two words which cover a wide range of firms, activities and individuals. It is difficult and wrong to draw generalised conclusions.

Guy in a well written and well timed release brings light to the private equity asset class and dissolves some of the myths being propagated by those who have little understanding of this industry. A must read for anyone new to the industry, and all those who seek to enter or comment on the industry.

Might I recommend that Guy ship a copy of this book to all the major papers in the UK, as it might shed some light on an industry which may in fact be on the "crest of a wave"; but will not be disappearing in the near future. Well, I hope not anyway - as its an industry that has much to offer to the world, especially the venture side.


Brilliantly written ! Makes very easy reading out of what are very complex issues., 31 Oct 2006
I have had the advantage of reading the manuscript of this book in advance, and one of the comments on the cover is my own.

Unlike other books on the subject, this one does not dive straight off into complicated areas such as return analysis, nor does it deal with such nebulous matters as the GP/LP relationship (indeed, the writer states that he considers this last topic to be something of a red herring). Instead, the book sets out to be a comprehensive account of private equity from first principles onwards, and will guide you steadily through the intricacies of the asset class until you find yourself quite happily using very complex analysis models to look at buyout and venture returns. More importantly, it focuses on explaining the principles which underlie all of this, so you will actually understand what you are doing, and why. As the writer says repeatedly "don't just look at the figures - try to think what lies behind them."

Fraser-Sampson has twenty years experience of the private equity industry, and the depth and range of his knowledge shines through every page. I was a great fan (and a reviewer) of his first book "Multi Asset Class Investment Strategy", and ideally they should be read together. The first explains why you should be allocating 25% of your portfolio to private equity, and this one explains how you should actually go about it. Just as the first one came up with a whole new way of looking at investment in general, so this one makes some very innovative points, not all of which will make happy reading in some quarters. For example, he believes that private equity performance should be judged across an investor's whole allocation (what he calls Total Return investing) rather than, as presently, on just that small part of it which may be invested at any one time.

Both books are brilliantly written and make very easy reading out of what are very complex issues.


Do you really want know where technology is headed??, 07 Jan 2005
This book is nothing short of fantastic. It goes through the simple ideas of what people had to work with, to what they wanted to have and to where it lead them to.

The book will take you from the beginning of the 'Internet' (but not as we know it now), to how countries are using radio waves to transfer internet traffic at over 100 times the speed of normal DSL connections (....i know...amazing isnt it!!!!).

The book also goes through the current legal issues with p2p, piracy and the open source movement.

Every other page will guarantee you to say to yourself....'oh my god, thats amazing!'.

If you have an interest in technology or even interested in what the future may hold for us...this is a must read!

A seminal work, 10 Feb 2003
Lessig has a simple, clear style of writing. He explains complex issues well, simplifying but not over simplifying.

Both this book and his earlier book 'code' should be required reading for anyone interested in the impact technology has and will have on society. Technolgy does not exist in a vacuum, it can do good and bad, and Lessig articulates the threats that many of the freedoms we take for granted today face.

Lessig raises significant questions about the role of copyright and intellectual property generally in society. Has the Law swung too far in favour of media moguls and is now threatening creativity? In the rush to squash 'pirates' is the law undermining freedom of expression, innovation, creativity and fair use?

Lessig is a lawyer that understands technology and politics. He writes well too. A book that will be read in 100 years from now, assuming that we will be allowed to!

A good revision guide, 13 May 2004
Nutshells Land Law provides a useful summary of the main principles, although inevitably it has a lot of gaps, especially regarding cases. Therefore, it cannot be relied upon to pass the exam - obviously there would be no need for universites or lecturers if students could all get firsts with Nutshells books! I would still recommend it though, but approach with caution!

Sujjada's review on Elements of Land Law, 31 May 2005
This is a very detailed and thorough book for undergraduates. It probably contains more detail than is required for general land law knowledge, but is a great starting point for essays. It isn't the ideal book if you are looking for something succint. The language isn't particularly reader-friendly either. Nevertheless, the content is great - this book alone should be sufficient for an entire land law module at undergraduate level.

Everything you need, 13 Aug 2003
This book is detailed without being laborious. Its sections are well-structured and easy to follow. It can be used as a reference book, or even read cover-to-cover. I really liked this book and believe it's got everything an LLB or CPE student could need when studying Land Law. I'd buy it (oops - I already did).

extremely comprehensive yet readable, 05 Oct 2001
Elements of Land Law is an excellent text for law students. It is extremely comprehensive, going not only through the substantive law but highlighting the many issues that do not immediately come to mind at the mention of land law, but prove to be central to our perception of the notion of property. These include environmental, human rights and even sociological and phsycological issues. Despite its intimidating girth, the book also happens to be a very good read, unlike other much drier expositions of the law. Some have called it a rather longwinded text, but for undergraduates a little explanation never hurt.

Essential for Valuers and Students in real estate, 12 Mar 2002
Quick reference to numerous rates of return for valuers of real estate.

invaluable, 02 Mar 2002
without this book it is not possible to get a degree in estate management, or understand any of the valuation modules.

Excellent and Helpful, 29 Jun 2001
One of the most helpful books dealing with valuation and conversion. Anyone who is studying or working in valuation, this book will be a life saver for you.

It helps to solve problems and teach you to understand about yields, conversions and everything you need to know!

Very Helpful, 27 Jun 2001
This book is a god send for anyone who is studying valuation. It helps you to grasp and understand what you are doing as well as provide you with all the right answers. It is a life saver.

Not particularly skillful or vital, but OK, 14 Sep 2008
Not a very balanced book, tending to press its own agenda instead. Written in a slightly repetitive and even, on occasion, condescending and presumptious tone. Overall a rather amateur effort that doesn't justify the price tag, though as a simple-to-read taster for the field I suppose it is acceptable.

Private Equity made easy, 21 Feb 2007
I got an advanced copy of this text through a friend in publishing as I am currently undertaking a Business Masters; she felt that it might come in useful and I am only too glad that she did. This book is geared very much towards the reader and is consequently why I found a difficult and complex subject matter explained well in an amusing style, set out clearly without the 'fudging' and 'monotany' that many academic texts are presented. The glossary alone reveals a whole new world of knowledge I never before knew exsisted. No one can deny that Private Equity is an area that is rapidy progressing in the private investment sector, business reports in the past month have focused heavily on this, so the timing of this book is spot on and very current.

I strongly believe this is the only definitive textbook in the world on this subject, I am only aware of one other casebook by Josh Lerner, but nowhere else can you find chapter and verse on each and every aspect of this rapidly growing investment sector.

A must have certainly for any business or economics student and just as relevent for all those who work in the investement sector. Fraser-Sampson's book cannot have arrived at a more prudent time.

Private Equity as an Asset Class, 18 Feb 2007
One cannot open a paper, or an online newspaper, these days without private equity being showcased.

The media, depending on its mood, swings between showcasing private equity as the hero or villain of business today. As anyone in the industry knows, private equity are two words which cover a wide range of firms, activities and individuals. It is difficult and wrong to draw generalised conclusions.

Guy in a well written and well timed release brings light to the private equity asset class and dissolves some of the myths being propagated by those who have little understanding of this industry. A must read for anyone new to the industry, and all those who seek to enter or comment on the industry.

Might I recommend that Guy ship a copy of this book to all the major papers in the UK, as it might shed some light on an industry which may in fact be on the "crest of a wave"; but will not be disappearing in the near future. Well, I hope not anyway - as its an industry that has much to offer to the world, especially the venture side.


Brilliantly written ! Makes very easy reading out of what are very complex issues., 31 Oct 2006
I have had the advantage of reading the manuscript of this book in advance, and one of the comments on the cover is my own.

Unlike other books on the subject, this one does not dive straight off into complicated areas such as return analysis, nor does it deal with such nebulous matters as the GP/LP relationship (indeed, the writer states that he considers this last topic to be something of a red herring). Instead, the book sets out to be a comprehensive account of private equity from first principles onwards, and will guide you steadily through the intricacies of the asset class until you find yourself quite happily using very complex analysis models to look at buyout and venture returns. More importantly, it focuses on explaining the principles which underlie all of this, so you will actually understand what you are doing, and why. As the writer says repeatedly "don't just look at the figures - try to think what lies behind them."

Fraser-Sampson has twenty years experience of the private equity industry, and the depth and range of his knowledge shines through every page. I was a great fan (and a reviewer) of his first book "Multi Asset Class Investment Strategy", and ideally they should be read together. The first explains why you should be allocating 25% of your portfolio to private equity, and this one explains how you should actually go about it. Just as the first one came up with a whole new way of looking at investment in general, so this one makes some very innovative points, not all of which will make happy reading in some quarters. For example, he believes that private equity performance should be judged across an investor's whole allocation (what he calls Total Return investing) rather than, as presently, on just that small part of it which may be invested at any one time.

Both books are brilliantly written and make very easy reading out of what are very complex issues.


Do you really want know where technology is headed??, 07 Jan 2005
This book is nothing short of fantastic. It goes through the simple ideas of what people had to work with, to what they wanted to have and to where it lead them to.

The book will take you from the beginning of the 'Internet' (but not as we know it now), to how countries are using radio waves to transfer internet traffic at over 100 times the speed of normal DSL connections (....i know...amazing isnt it!!!!).

The book also goes through the current legal issues with p2p, piracy and the open source movement.

Every other page will guarantee you to say to yourself....'oh my god, thats amazing!'.

If you have an interest in technology or even interested in what the future may hold for us...this is a must read!

A seminal work, 10 Feb 2003
Lessig has a simple, clear style of writing. He explains complex issues well, simplifying but not over simplifying.

Both this book and his earlier book 'code' should be required reading for anyone interested in the impact technology has and will have on society. Technolgy does not exist in a vacuum, it can do good and bad, and Lessig articulates the threats that many of the freedoms we take for granted today face.

Lessig raises significant questions about the role of copyright and intellectual property generally in society. Has the Law swung too far in favour of media moguls and is now threatening creativity? In the rush to squash 'pirates' is the law undermining freedom of expression, innovation, creativity and fair use?

Lessig is a lawyer that understands technology and politics. He writes well too. A book that will be read in 100 years from now, assuming that we will be allowed to!

A good starting point, 13 Sep 2008
This text was recommended by my course leader for Contract Law. It was recommended on the advise to use it as a starting-point for further reading, and I'm glad I was given that advice. The book lacks stimulation. It is by no means critical. And to some degree, its content and reasoning on points of law is unreliable.

Half the size & weight of my other law books!, 19 Nov 2007
I have this book and Law of Contract by Richards. This book is great to take when I'm travelling on the train, unlike all my other law books it isn't very big and is light. I do find Richards book easier to read but the cases are very clear in this book.

Not bad, 23 Dec 2006
A concise book that will get you through most of the hard parts. Great for general reading and an overall view of the subject, but perhaps not the best book out there in this area. Very technical at parts, but useful all the same.

First Year Law, 09 Sep 2006
A pretty good text book. A little heavy going, but goes into a lot of the technicalities and cases which are useful for applying to caselaw exams.

very useful, 23 Jan 2004
I really enjoyed reading this book which was my first contact with English private law. In my opinion this book is perfect for foreigners who need an introduction to UK law, especially students with a civil law background. A really clear, concise, structured and interesting first approach to CONTRACT LAW.

A good revision guide, 13 May 2004
Nutshells Land Law provides a useful summary of the main principles, although inevitably it has a lot of gaps, especially regarding cases. Therefore, it cannot be relied upon to pass the exam - obviously there would be no need for universites or lecturers if students could all get firsts with Nutshells books! I would still recommend it though, but approach with caution!

Sujjada's review on Elements of Land Law, 31 May 2005
This is a very detailed and thorough book for undergraduates. It probably contains more detail than is required for general land law knowledge, but is a great starting point for essays. It isn't the ideal book if you are looking for something succint. The language isn't particularly reader-friendly either. Nevertheless, the content is great - this book alone should be sufficient for an entire land law module at undergraduate level.

Everything you need, 13 Aug 2003
This book is detailed without being laborious. Its sections are well-structured and easy to follow. It can be used as a reference book, or even read cover-to-cover. I really liked this book and believe it's got everything an LLB or CPE student could need when studying Land Law. I'd buy it (oops - I already did).

extremely comprehensive yet readable, 05 Oct 2001
Elements of Land Law is an excellent text for law students. It is extremely comprehensive, going not only through the substantive law but highlighting the many issues that do not immediately come to mind at the mention of land law, but prove to be central to our perception of the notion of property. These include environmental, human rights and even sociological and phsycological issues. Despite its intimidating girth, the book also happens to be a very good read, unlike other much drier expositions of the law. Some have called it a rather longwinded text, but for undergraduates a little explanation never hurt.

Essential for Valuers and Students in real estate, 12 Mar 2002
Quick reference to numerous rates of return for valuers of real estate.

invaluable, 02 Mar 2002
without this book it is not possible to get a degree in estate management, or understand any of the valuation modules.

Excellent and Helpful, 29 Jun 2001
One of the most helpful books dealing with valuation and conversion. Anyone who is studying or working in valuation, this book will be a life saver for you.

It helps to solve problems and teach you to understand about yields, conversions and everything you need to know!

Very Helpful, 27 Jun 2001
This book is a god send for anyone who is studying valuation. It helps you to grasp and understand what you are doing as well as provide you with all the right answers. It is a life saver.

Not particularly skillful or vital, but OK, 14 Sep 2008
Not a very balanced book, tending to press its own agenda instead. Written in a slightly repetitive and even, on occasion, condescending and presumptious tone. Overall a rather amateur effort that doesn't justify the price tag, though as a simple-to-read taster for the field I suppose it is acceptable.

Private Equity made easy, 21 Feb 2007
I got an advanced copy of this text through a friend in publishing as I am currently undertaking a Business Masters; she felt that it might come in useful and I am only too glad that she did. This book is geared very much towards the reader and is consequently why I found a difficult and complex subject matter explained well in an amusing style, set out clearly without the 'fudging' and 'monotany' that many academic texts are presented. The glossary alone reveals a whole new world of knowledge I never before knew exsisted. No one can deny that Private Equity is an area that is rapidy progressing in the private investment sector, business reports in the past month have focused heavily on this, so the timing of this book is spot on and very current.

I strongly believe this is the only definitive textbook in the world on this subject, I am only aware of one other casebook by Josh Lerner, but nowhere else can you find chapter and verse on each and every aspect of this rapidly growing investment sector.

A must have certainly for any business or economics student and just as relevent for all those who work in the investement sector. Fraser-Sampson's book cannot have arrived at a more prudent time.

Private Equity as an Asset Class, 18 Feb 2007
One cannot open a paper, or an online newspaper, these days without private equity being showcased.

The media, depending on its mood, swings between showcasing private equity as the hero or villain of business today. As anyone in the industry knows, private equity are two words which cover a wide range of firms, activities and individuals. It is difficult and wrong to draw generalised conclusions.

Guy in a well written and well timed release brings light to the private equity asset class and dissolves some of the myths being propagated by those who have little understanding of this industry. A must read for anyone new to the industry, and all those who seek to enter or comment on the industry.

Might I recommend that Guy ship a copy of this book to all the major papers in the UK, as it might shed some light on an industry which may in fact be on the "crest of a wave"; but will not be disappearing in the near future. Well, I hope not anyway - as its an industry that has much to offer to the world, especially the venture side.


Brilliantly written ! Makes very easy reading out of what are very complex issues., 31 Oct 2006
I have had the advantage of reading the manuscript of this book in advance, and one of the comments on the cover is my own.

Unlike other books on the subject, this one does not dive straight off into complicated areas such as return analysis, nor does it deal with such nebulous matters as the GP/LP relationship (indeed, the writer states that he considers this last topic to be something of a red herring). Instead, the book sets out to be a comprehensive account of private equity from first principles onwards, and will guide you steadily through the intricacies of the asset class until you find yourself quite happily using very complex analysis models to look at buyout and venture returns. More importantly, it focuses on explaining the principles which underlie all of this, so you will actually understand what you are doing, and why. As the writer says repeatedly "don't just look at the figures - try to think what lies behind them."

Fraser-Sampson has twenty years experience of the private equity industry, and the depth and range of his knowledge shines through every page. I was a great fan (and a reviewer) of his first book "Multi Asset Class Investment Strategy", and ideally they should be read together. The first explains why you should be allocating 25% of your portfolio to private equity, and this one explains how you should actually go about it. Just as the first one came up with a whole new way of looking at investment in general, so this one makes some very innovative points, not all of which will make happy reading in some quarters. For example, he believes that private equity performance should be judged across an investor's whole allocation (what he calls Total Return investing) rather than, as presently, on just that small part of it which may be invested at any one time.

Both books are brilliantly written and make very easy reading out of what are very complex issues.


Do you really want know where technology is headed??, 07 Jan 2005
This book is nothing short of fantastic. It goes through the simple ideas of what people had to work with, to what they wanted to have and to where it lead them to.

The book will take you from the beginning of the 'Internet' (but not as we know it now), to how countries are using radio waves to transfer internet traffic at over 100 times the speed of normal DSL connections (....i know...amazing isnt it!!!!).

The book also goes through the current legal issues with p2p, piracy and the open source movement.

Every other page will guarantee you to say to yourself....'oh my god, thats amazing!'.

If you have an interest in technology or even interested in what the future may hold for us...this is a must read!

A seminal work, 10 Feb 2003
Lessig has a simple, clear style of writing. He explains complex issues well, simplifying but not over simplifying.

Both this book and his earlier book 'code' should be required reading for anyone interested in the impact technology has and will have on society. Technolgy does not exist in a vacuum, it can do good and bad, and Lessig articulates the threats that many of the freedoms we take for granted today face.

Lessig raises significant questions about the role of copyright and intellectual property generally in society. Has the Law swung too far in favour of media moguls and is now threatening creativity? In the rush to squash 'pirates' is the law undermining freedom of expression, innovation, creativity and fair use?

Lessig is a lawyer that understands technology and politics. He writes well too. A book that will be read in 100 years from now, assuming that we will be allowed to!

A good starting point, 13 Sep 2008
This text was recommended by my course leader for Contract Law. It was recommended on the advise to use it as a starting-point for further reading, and I'm glad I was given that advice. The book lacks stimulation. It is by no means critical. And to some degree, its content and reasoning on points of law is unreliable.

Half the size & weight of my other law books!, 19 Nov 2007
I have this book and Law of Contract by Richards. This book is great to take when I'm travelling on the train, unlike all my other law books it isn't very big and is light. I do find Richards book easier to read but the cases are very clear in this book.

Not bad, 23 Dec 2006
A concise book that will get you through most of the hard parts. Great for general reading and an overall view of the subject, but perhaps not the best book out there in this area. Very technical at parts, but useful all the same.

First Year Law, 09 Sep 2006
A pretty good text book. A little heavy going, but goes into a lot of the technicalities and cases which are useful for applying to caselaw exams.

very useful, 23 Jan 2004
I really enjoyed reading this book which was my first contact with English private law. In my opinion this book is perfect for foreigners who need an introduction to UK law, especially students with a civil law background. A really clear, concise, structured and interesting first approach to CONTRACT LAW.

Third edition due out 2009, 30 Dec 2008
This appears to be the second edition from 2004 - a long time ago, in terms of pssoible relevant changes for a law book. I understand the third edition is now out or due out very early in 2009.

Great for the student but have the sellotape ready, 13 Nov 2008
As an IP student I can highly recommend this new edition.

However the binding is of the poorest quality and myself and ALMOST ALL of my classmates are constantly retreiving errant pages from the chapters on copyright !

An excellent grounding in IP law, 29 Aug 2004
I have recently moved from the first to the second edition of Bently and Sherman, and am delighted to see that it still retains the same quality and breadth as the first edition.

As a text for the aspiring IP Law student, Bently and Sherman would be my first choice. Although not covering every aspect of IP Law (although more than adequately aware of its limitations in this regard), Intellectual Property deals comprehensively with those which it does.

Far easier to read than many of its counterparts, no IP student's library should be without this text!

one of the best books around, 02 Oct 2003
For me this book is definitely the main reference in British IP law. It is easy to read for beginners and it will at the same time be very useful for academics and practitioners interested in IP. I think it is the best book on the subject at the moment.

Clear, methodological approach, 26 Jan 2002
Being a rather compendius volume, it is one of the easiest textbooks around, so it is quick to tear through. Gives an in-depth guide to issues in IP law but at the same time lays a good foundation for solving problem questions in law.

A good revision guide, 13 May 2004
Nutshells Land Law provides a useful summary of the main principles, although inevitably it has a lot of gaps, especially regarding cases. Therefore, it cannot be relied upon to pass the exam - obviously there would be no need for universites or lecturers if students could all get firsts with Nutshells books! I would still recommend it though, but approach with caution!

Sujjada's review on Elements of Land Law, 31 May 2005
This is a very detailed and thorough book for undergraduates. It probably contains more detail than is required for general land law knowledge, but is a great starting point for essays. It isn't the ideal book if you are looking for something succint. The language isn't particularly reader-friendly either. Nevertheless, the content is great - this book alone should be sufficient for an entire land law module at undergraduate level.

Everything you need, 13 Aug 2003
This book is detailed without being laborious. Its sections are well-structured and easy to follow. It can be used as a reference book, or even read cover-to-cover. I really liked this book and believe it's got everything an LLB or CPE student could need when studying Land Law. I'd buy it (oops - I already did).

extremely comprehensive yet readable, 05 Oct 2001
Elements of Land Law is an excellent text for law students. It is extremely comprehensive, going not only through the substantive law but highlighting the many issues that do not immediately come to mind at the mention of land law, but prove to be central to our perception of the notion of property. These include environmental, human rights and even sociological and phsycological issues. Despite its intimidating girth, the book also happens to be a very good read, unlike other much drier expositions of the law. Some have called it a rather longwinded text, but for undergraduates a little explanation never hurt.

Essential for Valuers and Students in real estate, 12 Mar 2002
Quick reference to numerous rates of return for valuers of real estate.

invaluable, 02 Mar 2002
without this book it is not possible to get a degree in estate management, or understand any of the valuation modules.

Excellent and Helpful, 29 Jun 2001
One of the most helpful books dealing with valuation and conversion. Anyone who is studying or working in valuation, this book will be a life saver for you.

It helps to solve problems and teach you to understand about yields, conversions and everything you need to know!

Very Helpful, 27 Jun 2001
This book is a god send for anyone who is studying valuation. It helps you to grasp and understand what you are doing as well as provide you with all the right answers. It is a life saver.

Not particularly skillful or vital, but OK, 14 Sep 2008
Not a very balanced book, tending to press its own agenda instead. Written in a slightly repetitive and even, on occasion, condescending and presumptious tone. Overall a rather amateur effort that doesn't justify the price tag, though as a simple-to-read taster for the field I suppose it is acceptable.

Private Equity made easy, 21 Feb 2007
I got an advanced copy of this text through a friend in publishing as I am currently undertaking a Business Masters; she felt that it might come in useful and I am only too glad that she did. This book is geared very much towards the reader and is consequently why I found a difficult and complex subject matter explained well in an amusing style, set out clearly without the 'fudging' and 'monotany' that many academic texts are presented. The glossary alone reveals a whole new world of knowledge I never before knew exsisted. No one can deny that Private Equity is an area that is rapidy progressing in the private investment sector, business reports in the past month have focused heavily on this, so the timing of this book is spot on and very current.

I strongly believe this is the only definitive textbook in the world on this subject, I am only aware of one other casebook by Josh Lerner, but nowhere else can you find chapter and verse on each and every aspect of this rapidly growing investment sector.

A must have certainly for any business or economics student and just as relevent for all those who work in the investement sector. Fraser-Sampson's book cannot have arrived at a more prudent time.

Private Equity as an Asset Class, 18 Feb 2007
One cannot open a paper, or an online newspaper, these days without private equity being showcased.

The media, depending on its mood, swings between showcasing private equity as the hero or villain of business today. As anyone in the industry knows, private equity are two words which cover a wide range of firms, activities and individuals. It is difficult and wrong to draw generalised conclusions.

Guy in a well written and well timed release brings light to the private equity asset class and dissolves some of the myths being propagated by those who have little understanding of this industry. A must read for anyone new to the industry, and all those who seek to enter or comment on the industry.

Might I recommend that Guy ship a copy of this book to all the major papers in the UK, as it might shed some light on an industry which may in fact be on the "crest of a wave"; but will not be disappearing in the near future. Well, I hope not anyway - as its an industry that has much to offer to the world, especially the venture side.


Brilliantly written ! Makes very easy reading out of what are very complex issues., 31 Oct 2006
I have had the advantage of reading the manuscript of this book in advance, and one of the comments on the cover is my own.

Unlike other books on the subject, this one does not dive straight off into complicated areas such as return analysis, nor does it deal with such nebulous matters as the GP/LP relationship (indeed, the writer states that he considers this last topic to be something of a red herring). Instead, the book sets out to be a comprehensive account of private equity from first principles onwards, and will guide you steadily through the intricacies of the asset class until you find yourself quite happily using very complex analysis models to look at buyout and venture returns. More importantly, it focuses on explaining the principles which underlie all of this, so you will actually understand what you are doing, and why. As the writer says repeatedly "don't just look at the figures - try to think what lies behind them."

Fraser-Sampson has twenty years experience of the private equity industry, and the depth and range of his knowledge shines through every page. I was a great fan (and a reviewer) of his first book "Multi Asset Class Investment Strategy", and ideally they should be read together. The first explains why you should be allocating 25% of your portfolio to private equity, and this one explains how you should actually go about it. Just as the first one came up with a whole new way of looking at investment in general, so this one makes some very innovative points, not all of which will make happy reading in some quarters. For example, he believes that private equity performance should be judged across an investor's whole allocation (what he calls Total Return investing) rather than, as presently, on just that small part of it which may be invested at any one time.

Both books are brilliantly written and make very easy reading out of what are very complex issues.


Do you really want know where technology is headed??, 07 Jan 2005
This book is nothing short of fantastic. It goes through the simple ideas of what people had to work with, to what they wanted to have and to where it lead them to.

The book will take you from the beginning of the 'Internet' (but not as we know it now), to how countries are using radio waves to transfer internet traffic at over 100 times the speed of normal DSL connections (....i know...amazing isnt it!!!!).

The book also goes through the current legal issues with p2p, piracy and the open source movement.

Every other page will guarantee you to say to yourself....'oh my god, thats amazing!'.

If you have an interest in technology or even interested in what the future may hold for us...this is a must read!

A seminal work, 10 Feb 2003
Lessig has a simple, clear style of writing. He explains complex issues well, simplifying but not over simplifying.

Both this book and his earlier book 'code' should be required reading for anyone interested in the impact technology has and will have on society. Technolgy does not exist in a vacuum, it can do good and bad, and Lessig articulates the threats that many of the freedoms we take for granted today face.

Lessig raises significant questions about the role of copyright and intellectual property generally in society. Has the Law swung too far in favour of media moguls and is now threatening creativity? In the rush to squash 'pirates' is the law undermining freedom of expression, innovation, creativity and fair use?

Lessig is a lawyer that understands technology and politics. He writes well too. A book that will be read in 100 years from now, assuming that we will be allowed to!

A good starting point, 13 Sep 2008
This text was recommended by my course leader for Contract Law. It was recommended on the advise to use it as a starting-point for further reading, and I'm glad I was given that advice. The book lacks stimulation. It is by no means critical. And to some degree, its content and reasoning on points of law is unreliable.

Half the size & weight of my other law books!, 19 Nov 2007
I have this book and Law of Contract by Richards. This book is great to take when I'm travelling on the train, unlike all my other law books it isn't very big and is light. I do find Richards book easier to read but the cases are very clear in this book.

Not bad, 23 Dec 2006
A concise book that will get you through most of the hard parts. Great for general reading and an overall view of the subject, but perhaps not the best book out there in this area. Very technical at parts, but useful all the same.

First Year Law, 09 Sep 2006
A pretty good text book. A little heavy going, but goes into a lot of the technicalities and cases which are useful for applying to caselaw exams.

very useful, 23 Jan 2004
I really enjoyed reading this book which was my first contact with English private law. In my opinion this book is perfect for foreigners who need an introduction to UK law, especially students with a civil law background. A really clear, concise, structured and interesting first approach to CONTRACT LAW.

Third edition due out 2009, 30 Dec 2008
This appears to be the second edition from 2004 - a long time ago, in terms of pssoible relevant changes for a law book. I understand the third edition is now out or due out very early in 2009.

Great for the student but have the sellotape ready, 13 Nov 2008
As an IP student I can highly recommend this new edition.

However the binding is of the poorest quality and myself and ALMOST ALL of my classmates are constantly retreiving errant pages from the chapters on copyright !

An excellent grounding in IP law, 29 Aug 2004
I have recently moved from the first to the second edition of Bently and Sherman, and am delighted to see that it still retains the same quality and breadth as the first edition.

As a text for the aspiring IP Law student, Bently and Sherman would be my first choice. Although not covering every aspect of IP Law (although more than adequately aware of its limitations in this regard), Intellectual Property deals comprehensively with those which it does.

Far easier to read than many of its counterparts, no IP student's library should be without this text!

one of the best books around, 02 Oct 2003
For me this book is definitely the main reference in British IP law. It is easy to read for beginners and it will at the same time be very useful for academics and practitioners interested in IP. I think it is the best book on the subject at the moment.

Clear, methodological approach, 26 Jan 2002
Being a rather compendius volume, it is one of the easiest textbooks around, so it is quick to tear through. Gives an in-depth guide to issues in IP law but at the same time lays a good foundation for solving problem questions in law.

Good revision aid, easy to follow, bargin!, 07 Apr 2008
I am currently in my second year of university studying LLB and in the middle of my revision for my up-coming exams I have found this question and answer book update, colourful and easy to follow the only down-point is it is sometimes very brief in dismissing an area of law [but thats what you expect as it is only a thin book!]
this book would also be a great help troughout the year for seminar/tutorial/coursework help!!
:)

A good revision guide, 13 May 2004
Nutshells Land Law provides a useful summary of the main principles, although inevitably it has a lot of gaps, especially regarding cases. Therefore, it cannot be relied upon to pass the exam - obviously there would be no need for universites or lecturers if students could all get firsts with Nutshells books! I would still recommend it though, but approach with caution!

Sujjada's review on Elements of Land Law, 31 May 2005
This is a very detailed and thorough book for undergraduates. It probably contains more detail than is required for general land law knowledge, but is a great starting point for essays. It isn't the ideal book if you are looking for something succint. The language isn't particularly reader-friendly either. Nevertheless, the content is great - this book alone should be sufficient for an entire land law module at undergraduate level.

Everything you need, 13 Aug 2003
This book is detailed without being laborious. Its sections are well-structured and easy to follow. It can be used as a reference book, or even read cover-to-cover. I really liked this book and believe it's got everything an LLB or CPE student could need when studying Land Law. I'd buy it (oops - I already did).

extremely comprehensive yet readable, 05 Oct 2001
Elements of Land Law is an excellent text for law students. It is extremely comprehensive, going not only through the substantive law but highlighting the many issues that do not immediately come to mind at the mention of land law, but prove to be central to our perception of the notion of property. These include environmental, human rights and even sociological and phsycological issues. Despite its intimidating girth, the book also happens to be a very good read, unlike other much drier expositions of the law. Some have called it a rather longwinded text, but for undergraduates a little explanation never hurt.

Essential for Valuers and Students in real estate, 12 Mar 2002
Quick reference to numerous rates of return for valuers of real estate.

invaluable, 02 Mar 2002
without this book it is not possible to get a degree in estate management, or understand any of the valuation modules.

Excellent and Helpful, 29 Jun 2001
One of the most helpful books dealing with valuation and conversion. Anyone who is studying or working in valuation, this book will be a life saver for you.

It helps to solve problems and teach you to understand about yields, conversions and everything you need to know!

Very Helpful, 27 Jun 2001
This book is a god send for anyone who is studying valuation. It helps you to grasp and understand what you are doing as well as provide you with all the right answers. It is a life saver.

Not particularly skillful or vital, but OK, 14 Sep 2008
Not a very balanced book, tending to press its own agenda instead. Written in a slightly repetitive and even, on occasion, condescending and presumptious tone. Overall a rather amateur effort that doesn't justify the price tag, though as a simple-to-read taster for the field I suppose it is acceptable.

Private Equity made easy, 21 Feb 2007
I got an advanced copy of this text through a friend in publishing as I am currently undertaking a Business Masters; she felt that it might come in useful and I am only too glad that she did. This book is geared very much towards the reader and is consequently why I found a difficult and complex subject matter explained well in an amusing style, set out clearly without the 'fudging' and 'monotany' that many academic texts are presented. The glossary alone reveals a whole new world of knowledge I never before knew exsisted. No one can deny that Private Equity is an area that is rapidy progressing in the private investment sector, business reports in the past month have focused heavily on this, so the timing of this book is spot on and very current.

I strongly believe this is the only definitive textbook in the world on this subject, I am only aware of one other casebook by Josh Lerner, but nowhere else can you find chapter and verse on each and every aspect of this rapidly growing investment sector.

A must have certainly for any business or economics student and just as relevent for all those who work in the investement sector. Fraser-Sampson's book cannot have arrived at a more prudent time.

Private Equity as an Asset Class, 18 Feb 2007
One cannot open a paper, or an online newspaper, these days without private equity being showcased.

The media, depending on its mood, swings between showcasing private equity as the hero or villain of business today. As anyone in the industry knows, private equity are two words which cover a wide range of firms, activities and individuals. It is difficult and wrong to draw generalised conclusions.

Guy in a well written and well timed release brings light to the private equity asset class and dissolves some of the myths being propagated by those who have little understanding of this industry. A must read for anyone new to the industry, and all those who seek to enter or comment on the industry.

Might I recommend that Guy ship a copy of this book to all the major papers in the UK, as it might shed some light on an industry which may in fact be on the "crest of a wave"; but will not be disappearing in the near future. Well, I hope not anyway - as its an industry that has much to offer to the world, especially the venture side.


Brilliantly written ! Makes very easy reading out of what are very complex issues., 31 Oct 2006
I have had the advantage of reading the manuscript of this book in advance, and one of the comments on the cover is my own.

Unlike other books on the subject, this one does not dive straight off into complicated areas such as return analysis, nor does it deal with such nebulous matters as the GP/LP relationship (indeed, the writer states that he considers this last topic to be something of a red herring). Instead, the book sets out to be a comprehensive account of private equity from first principles onwards, and will guide you steadily through the intricacies of the asset class until you find yourself quite happily using very complex analysis models to look at buyout and venture returns. More importantly, it focuses on explaining the principles which underlie all of this, so you will actually understand what you are doing, and why. As the writer says repeatedly "don't just look at the figures - try to think what lies behind them."

Fraser-Sampson has twenty years experience of the private equity industry, and the depth and range of his knowledge shines through every page. I was a great fan (and a reviewer) of his first book "Multi Asset Class Investment Strategy", and ideally they should be read together. The first explains why you should be allocating 25% of your portfolio to private equity, and this one explains how you should actually go about it. Just as the first one came up with a whole new way of looking at investment in general, so this one makes some very innovative points, not all of which will make happy reading in some quarters. For example, he believes that private equity performance should be judged across an investor's whole allocation (what he calls Total Return investing) rather than, as presently, on just that small part of it which may be invested at any one time.

Both books are brilliantly written and make very easy reading out of what are very complex issues.


Do you really want know where technology is headed??, 07 Jan 2005
This book is nothing short of fantastic. It goes through the simple ideas of what people had to work with, to what they wanted to have and to where it lead them to.

The book will take you from the beginning of the 'Internet' (but not as we know it now), to how countries are using radio waves to transfer internet traffic at over 100 times the speed of normal DSL connections (....i know...amazing isnt it!!!!).

The book also goes through the current legal issues with p2p, piracy and the open source movement.

Every other page will guarantee you to say to yourself....'oh my god, thats amazing!'.

If you have an interest in technology or even interested in what the future may hold for us...this is a must read!

A seminal work, 10 Feb 2003
Lessig has a simple, clear style of writing. He explains complex issues well, simplifying but not over simplifying.

Both this book and his earlier book 'code' should be required reading for anyone interested in the impact technology has and will have on society. Technolgy does not exist in a vacuum, it can do good and bad, and Lessig articulates the threats that many of the freedoms we take for granted today face.

Lessig raises significant questions about the role of copyright and intellectual property generally in society. Has the Law swung too far in favour of media moguls and is now threatening creativity? In the rush to squash 'pirates' is the law undermining freedom of expression, innovation, creativity and fair use?

Lessig is a lawyer that understands technology and politics. He writes well too. A book that will be read in 100 years from now, assuming that we will be allowed to!

A good starting point, 13 Sep 2008
This text was recommended by my course leader for Contract Law. It was recommended on the advise to use it as a starting-point for further reading, and I'm glad I was given that advice. The book lacks stimulation. It is by no means critical. And to some degree, its content and reasoning on points of law is unreliable.

Half the size & weight of my other law books!, 19 Nov 2007
I have this book and Law of Contract by Richards. This book is great to take when I'm travelling on the train, unlike all my other law books it isn't very big and is light. I do find Richards book easier to read but the cases are very clear in this book.

Not bad, 23 Dec 2006
A concise book that will get you through most of the hard parts. Great for general reading and an overall view of the subject, but perhaps not the best book out there in this area. Very technical at parts, but useful all the same.

First Year Law, 09 Sep 2006
A pretty good text book. A little heavy going, but goes into a lot of the technicalities and cases which are useful for applying to caselaw exams.

very useful, 23 Jan 2004
I really enjoyed reading this book which was my first contact with English private law. In my opinion this book is perfect for foreigners who need an introduction to UK law, especially students with a civil law background. A really clear, concise, structured and interesting first approach to CONTRACT LAW.

Third edition due out 2009, 30 Dec 2008
This appears to be the second edition from 2004 - a long time ago, in terms of pssoible relevant changes for a law book. I understand the third edition is now out or due out very early in 2009.

Great for the student but have the sellotape ready, 13 Nov 2008
As an IP student I can highly recommend this new edition.

However the binding is of the poorest quality and myself and ALMOST ALL of my classmates are constantly retreiving errant pages from the chapters on copyright !

An excellent grounding in IP law, 29 Aug 2004
I have recently moved from the first to the second edition of Bently and Sherman, and am delighted to see that it still retains the same quality and breadth as the first edition.

As a text for the aspiring IP Law student, Bently and Sherman would be my first choice. Although not covering every aspect of IP Law (although more than adequately aware of its limitations in this regard), Intellectual Property deals comprehensively with those which it does.

Far easier to read than many of its counterparts, no IP student's library should be without this text!

one of the best books around, 02 Oct 2003
For me this book is definitely the main reference in British IP law. It is easy to read for beginners and it will at the same time be very useful for academics and practitioners interested in IP. I think it is the best book on the subject at the moment.

Clear, methodological approach, 26 Jan 2002
Being a rather compendius volume, it is one of the easiest textbooks around, so it is quick to tear through. Gives an in-depth guide to issues in IP law but at the same time lays a good foundation for solving problem questions in law.

Good revision aid, easy to follow, bargin!, 07 Apr 2008
I am currently in my second year of university studying LLB and in the middle of my revision for my up-coming exams I have found this question and answer book update, colourful and easy to follow the only down-point is it is sometimes very brief in dismissing an area of law [but thats what you expect as it is only a thin book!]
this book would also be a great help troughout the year for seminar/tutorial/coursework help!!
:)

great for exam preparation, 23 May 2008
I was taught by Adrian Chandler and he, of course, recommended his book. I bought it as a help for seminar preparation and have to say that this book has been a fantastic help throughout the year, especially when it came to exam preparation. There are so many questions to practice, with an answer provided. I would not have wanted to miss this book.