Sourcing World: Jurisdictional Comparisons 2nd ed

The new 2nd edition of Sourcing World: Jurisdictional Comparisons is the essential reference guide for all those involved in international outsourcing transactions. Covering a range of key jurisdictions worldwide, it outlines the law relevant to outsourcing in each country, and is structured to allow easy comparisons between jurisdictions.

• Covers the law in 18 important jurisdictions
• Features contributions from specialist lawyers in each jurisdiction ensuring readers benefit from local expertise
• Offers a well organised starting point for international reference
• Explains the statutory framework and industry specific regulations
• Covers charging, adjustment of fees, auditing and benchmarking
• Looks at employment, tax and insurance issues
• Deals with term and termination, notice periods, mandatory termination, prolongation rights, and termination management
• Discusses subcontracting and assignment
• Covers dispute resolution, including jurisdiction issues, litigation, arbitration, mediation and fast track processes
• Uses a reader-friendly Q&A format that enables quick and easy crossjurisdictional comparisons
• Includes an introductory overview examining sourcing transactions from the different perspectives of the major market participants – customers, suppliers, business advisers
• Provides straightforward, practical commentary on each jurisdiction