Interpretation of Contracts, 8th Edition

Cover of Interpretation of Contracts, 8th Edition
Cover of Interpretation of Contracts, 8th Edition

Interpretation of Contracts, 8th Edition

Format

Purchase option

One-time purchase
One-time purchase of this edition. Updates or new editions must be purchased separately.
£564.00
now

Quantity

£564.00 GBP
now
Free shipping to United KingdomDelivery: 23 July 2026 - 25 July 2026Free 30-days returns Return policy

The Interpretation of Contracts, 8th Edition, Contract Law Library, Print and ProView eBook bundle

Format

Book & eBook

Purchase option

One-time purchase with no updates

Quantity

1

Total

£564.00

/now

Product details

Description

Frequently bought together

Publisher:Sweet & Maxwell
Service Number:43254959
ISBN:9780414118539
Publication date:2023-12-19
Practice area:Commercial law, Contract law, Dispute resolution, Litigation
Jurisdiction:Commonwealth, UK Common Law based countries, United Kingdom
External Product Title:The Interpretation of Contracts, 8th Edition, Contract Law Library, Print and ProView eBook bundle
Update frequency:No updates
Update Format:N/A
Available Formats:Book & eBook, eBook
Author:


Thomson Reuters ProView is an e-reader platform you can access from your browser. It works on laptops, tablets, and smartphones, giving you access to your legal titles as e-books both online and offline.

 

Find out more about ProView eBooks

Sir Kim Lewison

No author biography available at this time.

What is the Interpretation of Contracts (8th Edition)?

The Interpretation of Contracts is a leading text on contracts focused specifically on how courts interpret contractual wording. It helps practitioners advise and build arguments when challenging contracts. It also informs the process of drafting or revising a contract. Written by Sir Kim Lewison, it is widely recognised as a core reference in this area

Who is the Interpretation of Contracts for?

It's designed for commercial and disputes lawyers, barristers, in-house counsel, and contract drafters who need clear guidance on contract interpretation principles backed by case law — whether you're advising pre-dispute, drafting, or litigating.

What does this book help with in practice?

It helps you navigate key case law and statutory context affecting interpretation, so you can draft or revise contracts more safely and prepare persuasive arguments when the wording is challenged. In practice, that means turning "what does this clause mean?" into a structured, authority-backed analysis.

What contract problems does the 8th edition cover?

200 new cases are considered to help refine and understand the courts’ approach when interpreting contract clauses: a small stream of Supreme Court decisions on implied terms, conclusive certificates, and liquidated damages, alongside a steady flow of Court of Appeal and High Court cases. The chapter on exemption clauses has been fully revised and updated to reflect a judicial trend towards requiring clearer and more explicit contractual language before valuable rights are treated as having been surrendered.

Similar searched products

FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books
Brian Barr, Leo Grutters
NEW
Class Actions in England & Wales, 3rd Edition
Damian Grave, Gregg Rowan, Maura McIntosh
Costs and Funding in Practice: Questions and Answers, 12th Edition
Peter Hurst, Master Amanda Stevens, Judith Ayling KC, Nicola Greaney KC, Roger Mallalieu KC, Theo Barclay, Shaman Kapoor, Christopher Moss, Matthew Waszak