In the context of growing international trade flows and frequent references in the national and international press to topical trade-related issues, this practical handbook explains how international trade law actually works in practice and how practising lawyers can use trade law to advance the cases of their clients.
World Trade Law in Practice presents international trade law in a clear, step-by-step manner, with short sections at the end of each chapter on how to find further information and explanations of key concepts and procedures. It describes the legal forums available to a country or firm with a case and how an adviser might be called upon by a firm, association or nation to use the relevant trade law. Using practical case studies, the book reviews the substantive rules covering tariffs, subsidies, dumping, services and intellectual property rights. A concluding section explains complex issues related to sustainable development and other emerging topics in a simple, clear manner.
This highly accessible title, prepared by the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law, will appeal to partners and associates in law firms dealing with international economic law, corporate counsel in international and national firms and institutions, and law, economics and business management students.
Price: £112.00
Pages: 295
Publisher: Globe Law and Business
Imprint: Globe Law and Business
Publication Date:
01 December 2006
Trim Size: 9.50 X 6.25 in
ISBN: 9780954870683
Format: Hardcover
BISACs:
LAW / Commercial / International Trade, Public international law, economic & trade: investment treaties & disputes
"Overall the reviewer found the publication to be both useful and informative. It is written with great clarity, often explaining complex political/legal issues in a succinct yet 'user friendly' manner, and would doubtless be of value to the individual involved/intending to become involved"
Chris Lennon, Journal of International Trade Law and Policy
"Particularly helpful are short hypothetical problems and solutions in the chapters on the substantive law."
Thorsten Kaeseberg, Heidelberg Journal of International Law
"The book on hand deserves a special mention as it enables not only a comprehensive introduction to world trade laws but also allows selective reading of the specific trade laws as each of the chapters is concise and self sufficient in content."
Juhi Sud, Journal of World Trade Law
"This book is a valuable tool for practitioners in understanding and applying the rules of world trade law, which is becoming an increasingly complex and essential body of law in a globalized world of law and economics".
Dr. Till Müller-Ibold, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Brussels
Preface _____________________ 5
Section 1: Introduction
A rapidly changing field _____________________ 9
Key concepts _____________ 17
Participation of private parties in trade policy and negotiations __________ 21
Section 2: A case in world trade law
National enforcement of world trade law ________ 27
Private initiation of WTO disputes ____________ 43
Participation of private parties in WTO disputes __________________ 47
Section 3: The practice of world trade law – important law (and remedies) to know
Tariffs and import/ export____________________ 55
Technical and sanitary standards and labels ________________ 65
Subsidies _________________ 77
Dumping_________________ 87
Services __________________ 97
IP rights __________________ 109
Section 4: The future of world trade law
Sustainable development concerns _________________ 119
Other emerging issues _____ 135
Conclusion _________________ 145
Recommended resources ___________________ 147
About the authors _________ 155
Appendices
Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organisation______________
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ___________
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1947 ___________
General Agreement on Trade in Services ________________
Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights ___________
Dispute Settlement Understanding____________
Index _______________________
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