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Set-Off and Netting, Derivatives, Clearing Systems, 2nd Edition

Set-Off and Netting, Derivatives, Clearing Systems, 2nd Edition

Author: Philip R Wood, QC (Hon)
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9781847032133
Published In: June 2007
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Part of the Law and Practice of International Finance series, this work gives practical guidance on set-off and netting, derivatives and clearing systems, in virtually all the world’s jurisdictions to help you reduce exposure to risk in international financial contracts. The 2^nd edition:

Provides you with a worldwide comparative study of set-off and netting including a survey of special netting statutes globally so you can apply the appropriate legislation, directives and case law correctly, no matter where the parties are based or operating
Includes outlines of set-off and netting agreements including group account netting, together with commentary so you can draft agreements easily
Covers all types of derivatives and derivative markets and the legal risks that may arise so you are clear on the law surrounding how these should be agreed
Gives you clear outlines for swaps and derivatives transactions, clarifying the terms used to help you with this complex area
Discusses the legal risks of derivatives so you know what to look out for
Analyses the ISDA master agreement giving you expert guidance on its meaning and how it can be used in practice
Deals with the law of securities and settlement systems so that you know how the law and systems can be used effectively and efficiently

Set-off and netting

Principles of set-off and netting
Insolvency set-off and netting
Set-off between solvent parties
Set-off and netting mutuality
Set-off against interveners; assignees, attaching creditors, undisclosed principals and others
Conflict of laws for set-off and netting
Special netting statutes
World summary of set-off and netting
Outlines of set-off and netting agreements and commentary

Derivatives