This new work provides a useful and accessible reminder of the principles of agency law for experienced practitioners, as well as an invaluable guide for students looking for an approachable text on this topic.

The most substantial Australian text on the law of agency. Part of the LexisNexis Butterworths Black and Silver hard cover series, the second edition of Law of Agency updates the both case law and legislation as it relates to agency law. The author discusses Australian law in both a local and international context. Since the first edition there have been High Court judgments and hundreds of decisions in common law courts. Importantly, the book incorporates the significant statutory changes in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Tasmania and other jurisdictions. The book is structured in the same manner as the first edition and takes you through agency law as it relates to tort, equity, company law, partnership law, banking law, professional responsibility, insurance law and the power of attorney.

The focus of this book, the legal situation created when an agent acts without authority, is one of the most important issues in agency law. The analysis is divided into three sections: apparent authority, ratification and the liability of the falsus procurator. Adopting a unique comparative perspective, the contributions are drawn from many different legal systems, providing the opportunity for analysis of the European common law/civil law divide. The analysis extends beyond Europe, however, taking into account the mixed legal system of South Africa, as well as the United States. Finally, there is a useful consideration of the Principles of European Contract Law and the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts 2004. This study will be an invaluable guide for those interested in the study of comparative law, international practitioners and those interested in the harmonisation of European Private Law.