Overview

The book explains Russian contract law in a form understandable to lawyers qualified in other countries, especially common law countries. The introduction gives a concise overview of the Russian legal system in general and contract law in particular as well as a brief insight into the history of contract law in Russia. Then the main concepts of Russian contract law are explained, using the conceptual framework of English contract law to make them accessible to someone not familiar with the codified Russian system.The book not only considers the legislation regulating Russian contractual relations but also includes appropriate case law to show how the legislation is interpreted. The focus is on contract law in Russia as it actually operates, rather than merely the legislative texts, so that it will be directly relevant to legal practitioners and others who wish to acquire knowledge of the practical application of an important element of the Russian legal system, as well as those seeking an insight into the realities of codified law in action. The target readership therefore includes legal practitioners who have to deal with Russian law, academics and students with an interest in Russian law, the law of contract and comparative civil law, as well as scholars of comparative legal systems and Russian area studies.

Full Product Details

Author:   Jane Henderson (The Dickson Poon School of Law, UK) ,  Maria Yefremova ,  Svetlana Yakovleva
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Hart Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.463kg
ISBN:  

9781849462990

ISBN 10:   1849462992
Pages:   326
Publication Date:   22 May 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

I Introduction II A history of Russian contract law III The Russian State and its agencies IV The Russian court system V Sources of law VI The legal profession VII Principles of contract law VIII Conclusion 2 The Terms of a Contract I Introduction II Terms versus representations III Terms: express and implied IV Material terms V Incorporation of terms VI Interpretation of contract terms VII Unfair contract terms VIII Conclusion 3 Requirements of Form I Introduction II Types of forms of contract III Consequences of non-compliance with the required form of contract IV Conclusion 4 Formation of Contracts I Introduction II Requirements for conclusion of a contract III Formation of a contract: offer and acceptance IV Formation of a contract: single written document signed by both parties V Formation of a contract: special cases VI Moment of conclusion of the contract VII Conclusion 5 Consideration I Introduction II Counter-performance III Counter-giving for performance IV Conclusion 6 Factors Tending to Defeat Contractual Liability I Introduction II Invalidity of contracts III Contracts being not concluded IV Conclusion 7 Third Parties to the Contract I Introduction II Burdening the third party III Defining a contract for the benefit of a third party IV Variation and cancellation of contracts for the benefit of third parties V Rights of the promisee VI Defences available to the promisor VII Liability in contracts for the benefit of third parties VIII Conclusion 8 Assignment I Introduction II Effect of assignment III Assignment as a contract IV Assignment by operation of law V Conclusion 9 Performance I Introduction II Proper performance III Methods of ensuring performance IV Alternative obligations V Entire and severable obligations VI Partial performance VII Right to cure bad or incomplete performance VIII Conclusion 10 Remedies for Breach of Contract I Introduction II Damages III Penalty (?????????; neustoika) IV Required performance V Specific remedies for breach of particular types of contracts VI Restitutionary awards VII Conclusion 11 Discharge of the Contract I Introduction II General rules on discharge III Discharge by agreement IV Discharge of a contract by breach V Discharge as a result of unilateral refusal to perform VI Discharge by ‘frustration’ VII Discharge of a contract as a result of material change of circumstances VIII Conclusion 12 Conclusion

Reviews

as an introduction into the Russian contract law for a foreign lawyer the book is a success and a must-have for anyone trying to come to grips with the subject. -- Andrey Shirvindt Russian Law Journal

as an introduction into the Russian contract law for a foreign lawyer the book is a success and a must-have for anyone trying to come to grips with the subject. -- Andrey Shirvindt * Russian Law Journal * I would strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in how Russian commercial law actually works in practice. -- Peter B Maggs * The Russian Review * ...the book serves a very useful purpose by giving practitioners and academics who cannot read Russian the most detailed and coherent analysis of Russian contract law available in English today. -- Yaraslau Kryvoi * King's Law Journal, Vol 25 * This book offer an accurate overview of contract law in Russia, analysed from a British perspective. * Rivista Trimestrale del diritto pubblico *

Author Information

Maria Yefremova graduated cum laude from the Faculty of Law at the State University – Higher School of Economics in Moscow and is qualified to practise law in the Russian Federation. She also holds an LLM degree in Public International and European Union Law from the University of Amsterdam. Prior to establishing a legal practice with Svetlana Yakovleva, Maria worked for the Moscow office of White & Case LLC. Maria is currently Corporate Legal Counsel at Level 3 Communications. Svetlana Yakovleva graduated cum laude from the Faculty of Law at the State University – Higher School of Economics in Moscow and is qualified to practise law in the Russian Federation. She holds an LLM degree in Law and Economics from the Erasmus University, Rotterdam and the University of Hamburg (EMLE). Svetlana worked for the Moscow office of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, then established and ran a legal practice with Maria Yefremova. She now holds the position of Legal and Compliance Officer at Allianz Global Assistance Russia. Jane Henderson is Senior Lecturer in Law at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London, a member of King’s Russia Institute and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Notre Dame (USA) in England.

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