SWEET & MAXWELL, W. Green and Round Hall AUTHOR HUB
Author Hub
Sweet & Maxwell, W. Green and Round Hall have a venerable 225 year heritage of excellence in legal publishing and we are recognised globally for our commitment to quality.
Combined, we are one of the largest legal book, loose-leaf and periodical publishers in Europe, working with world-renowned authors to publish hundreds of titles across all areas of law, some in partnership with professional organisations.
Together, we have extensive print and online publishing expertise and our internal workflows and procedures uphold the highest professional standards.
Why publish with us?
A global, legal business offering:
- Industry expertise
- Track record and innovation in legal publishing
- Strong competitive presence in the field
- Editorial and production quality assurance
- Robust sustainability policies
- Sales and marketing excellence
High quality, purposeful publishing
As an author, you will benefit from the security of working with an experienced and flexible publishing team that offers personal attention, backed by the support of one of the world’s largest publishing businesses, and a responsive, adaptable, problem-solving approach.
Your publisher
Our market-facing publishers have a wealth of publishing experience and will be with you through every step of the publishing process. They are well-placed to provide feedback on the market and on customer needs, and offer advice on content, coverage, approach, project management, layout and text design.
Global reach, local expertise
As a global legal business offering, we are a known and trusted partner in the sector. We provide access to a vast network of legal professionals and organisations worldwide, while our local expertise ensures that your work is tailored to specific market needs.
Championing eco-friendly publishing
We use FSC-accredited paper, eco-friendly printing, and biodegradable packaging, and we partner with suppliers on environmental initiatives. Our print-on-demand approach reduces waste, and we minimize transport by handling manufacturing and operations in one location. Our titles are produced and delivered with sustainability in mind.
Timeliness
We publish over 200 new books and new editions every year and maintain over 100 loose-leaf services, plus online services, to tight schedules. Our periodicals range from weekly to biannual in frequency and some online services offer daily alerts. Our planning procedures and agility ensure that the Sweet & Maxwell, W Green and Round Hall brands represent "currency".
Editorial expertise
We use advanced Editorial and Information Management systems and partner with leading printing houses in the UK and Europe. Our team demonstrates high skill and competence in editorial work, print, CD creation, eBook production, and XML-based, media-neutral content processing. We also have significant experience in content analysis, data modelling, and CMS development to deliver content effectively across multiple platforms, including online, mobile, eBook, and print.
Quality control and assurance
To ensure that the quality of service of our products is continually improved and issues are quickly resolved, we regularly analyse management information, conduct annual reviews and audits, manually inspect printed products before dispatch, and rigorously test online products.
Staff training
All editorial staff, both in the UK and overseas, receive extensive in-house training in areas such as copyediting, house style, and proofreading. Strict sign-off procedures and clear promotion criteria are in place to determine each staff member’s level of responsibility.
Marketing
We appreciate the time and effort that goes into writing and editing the publications that we're so proud to publish. Making sure that each reaches its full market potential is important to us. Our promotional campaigns engage our audience on multiple levels and channels to build awareness and generate interest and sales leads. With our support you can also take an active part in spreading word about your publication to your peers and professional networks. See the links below to learn more about these sales and marketing activities, and how you can help to promote your book.
How to publish with us
- The publishing process
- Submit a book proposal
- Publishing guidelines
- Submit a journal article
Discover how our seamless publishing process transforms your idea into a professionally published book – and how our expert team will partner with you from proposal to publication, delivering personalized guidance, meticulous editorial care, and targeted marketing to ensure your book stands out in both print and digital formats.
Learn more about the publishing process
We welcome new book proposals in all major legal practice areas, and encourage you to consider your book’s unique angle, market need, target audience, and your own expertise before submitting your idea. Our Publishers are here to support you and answer your questions at every stage of the process.
View proposal form
Your Publisher will send you detailed author guidelines on house style, style templates, formatting, image specs, permissions. Your Publisher will be available throughout the writing process and will arrange regular check-ins to find out how your manuscript is progressing and whether you have any queries or problems. Our Publishers and Authors strike up very long and productive collaborations over many years and forge good and trusted relationships working together over multiple editions.
View the House Style Guide
Our journals editors welcome article submissions that advance scholarship and practice in your field. Whether you are publishing for the first time, or are an experienced contributor, our Editors and Commissioning Editors are on hand to answer your questions and to discuss your ideas at an early stage.
Ready to submit a paper? Find out more here.