The Law of Derivatives [Hardcover]

This volume focuses on the legal risks arising in English law in the course of derivatives transactions. It discusses the following issues: the legal risks arising in the negotiation and conduct of derivatives transactions; the regulation of the derivatives market; the capacity to enter into derivatives transactions and the standard term upon which this is done; the consequences of default by a counterparty; and the standard terms on which derivatives are entered into, particularly the ISDA Master Agreement.

This volume focuses on the legal risks arising in English law in the course of derivatives transactions.Chapter 1 Derivatives; Chapter 2 The Nature of a Derivatives Contract; Chapter 3 Capacity to Enter into Derivatives Transactions; Chapter 4 Misrepresentation; Chapter 5 Fiduciary Duties; Chapter 6 The Regulation of Derivatives; Chapter 7 The OTC Derivatives Contract; Chapter 8 Excluding and Limiting Liability; Chapter 9 Insolvent Counterparties; Chapter 10 Contentious Derivatives;Simon James is a Partner, Clifford ChanceUS? Simon James 1999