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In the international trade and development arena, new and developing economies have created a block that is known as BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Initially conceived to drive global change through economic growth, the financial crisis and reversal of fortunes of the BRICS nations have raised questions about their ability to have an impact on the governance of global affairs. This book explores the role of law in various areas of BRICS cooperation including: trade, investment, competition, intellectual property, energy, consumer protection, financial services, space exploration and legal education. It not only covers the specifics of each of the BRICS nations in the selected areas, but also offers innovative and forward-looking perspectives on the BRICS cooperation and their contribution to the reform of the global governance networks. This is a unique reference book suitable for academics, government officials, legal practitioners, business executives, researchers and students.

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'The authors aim is to contribute to the understanding not only of the law's role in the BRICS countries but also of law's constructive role in various frameworks of cooperation at the multilateral or global level. The book illustrates the mission of law and legal frameworks in theory and in practice of BRICS activities and highlights what law means for the BRICS countries' successful cooperation.' Maria Novoselova, BRICS Law Journal 'The book contributes to the general understanding of the BRICS and their role in the global economic governance, introduces the methodological framework for the BRICS-related legal research, and provides a future outlook on BRICS legal co-operation in various areas. It introduces concrete proposals concerning the enhancement of the role of law in BRICS co-operation and their participation in various multilateral co-operation frameworks.' Zhang Han, International Trade Law & Regulation 'This book advocates 'BRICS for bridges not walls' and closes a gap in scholarship and academic debate by providing a (not yet duly considered) legal perspective of BRICS cooperation - one of the many reasons it deserves to be read. This book is a very interesting read, a worthwhile acquisition and a unique reference book for academics, government officials, legal practitioners, researchers and students who work in the area of global governance.' Franziska Sucker, Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal

'The authors aim is to contribute to the understanding not only of the law's role in the BRICS countries but also of law's constructive role in various frameworks of cooperation at the multilateral or global level. The book illustrates the mission of law and legal frameworks in theory and in practice of BRICS activities and highlights what law means for the BRICS countries' successful cooperation.' Maria Novoselova, BRICS Law Journal 'The book contributes to the general understanding of the BRICS and their role in the global economic governance, introduces the methodological framework for the BRICS-related legal research, and provides a future outlook on BRICS legal co-operation in various areas. It introduces concrete proposals concerning the enhancement of the role of law in BRICS co-operation and their participation in various multilateral co-operation frameworks.' Zhang Han, International Trade Law & Regulation 'This book advocates 'BRICS for bridges not walls' and closes a gap in scholarship and academic debate by providing a (not yet duly considered) legal perspective of BRICS cooperation - one of the many reasons it deserves to be read. This book is a very interesting read, a worthwhile acquisition and a unique reference book for academics, government officials, legal practitioners, researchers and students who work in the area of global governance.' Franziska Sucker, Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal 'The book is a real treasure that will appeal to many lawyers, including legal scholars and legal practitioners interested in a better understanding and wider knowledge of the legal aspects of the BRICS cooperation.' Mateja Durovic, Chinese Journal of Comparative Law

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Rostam J. Neuwirth is Professor of Law and Programme Coordinator of Master of International Business Law (IBL) at the Faculty of Law of the University of Macau. He holds law degrees from the European University Institute, Florence (Ph.D.), McGill University, Montreal (LL.M) and Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria (Mag. iur.). Before joining the University of Macau, he taught at two Universities in India and worked in the Völkerrechtsbüro (International Law Bureau) of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Alexandr Svetlicinii is Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Macau. Dr Svetlicinii received his law degree at the Free International University of Moldova, his LL.M in International Business Law at the Central European University, Hungary, and his Master of Research in Law and his Ph.D. in Law at the European University Institute, Florence. His primary fields of expertise are competition law, international trade and investment law, and alternative dispute resolution. Dr Svetlicinii served as a nongovernmental advisor to the International Competition Network and as a legal expert in a number of research projects conducted by the EU Commission. Denis De Castro Halis is a Brazilian scholar who has been working in China since 2005. Since 2007, he has been at the Faculty of Law of the University of Macau, having served as a coordinator and as a Senate member. He has a strong interdisciplinary background, holding degrees in law, social sciences, and philosophy. His investigations vary from business and company law to legal and social theories. He is also a radio commentator.

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