International Business Law and the Legal Environment: A Transactional Approach

The fourth edition of International Business Law and the Legal Environment: A Transactional Approach gives business and law students a clear understanding of the legal principles that govern international business. This book goes beyond compliance by emphasizing how to use the law to create value and competitive advantage.

DiMatteos transactional approach walks students through key business transactionsfrom import and export, contracts, and finance to countertrade, dispute resolution, licensing, and moregiving them both context and providing real-world applications. More concise than previous editions, this new edition also features:

Added coverage of new technologies, such as smart contracts, digital platforms, and blockchain technology

Discussion of businesses and sustainability, climate change, and creating a circular economy

Greater focus on UNIDROIT Principles and a review of INCOTERMS 2020

Expansion of common carrier coverage to include CMI trucking and CMR railway conventions

International perspective and use of a variety of national and international law materials

Great coverage of EU substantive law

Upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students of business law and international business will appreciate DiMatteos lucid writing style, and professionals will find this book to be a comprehensive resource. Online resources include an instructors manual, PowerPoint slides, test bank, and other tools to provide additional support for students and instructors.