The Book The book serves as a general introduction into the common law approach to contract law including its application in England and the United States jurisdictions. In doing so, it serves to highlight the major areas of difference between the common law and civil law systems examine such concepts and thereby allows for not only an improved understanding of English language contracts but also better drafting skills in English. The Advantages at a GlanceGeneral overview of the main contract types in common lawWritten in Plain EnglishClear guidelines for draftingSupport in avoiding typical mistakes and using "false friends"Explanations of the main developments in case law authoritiesTemplates Contracts & Clauses The New Editiondeals with the contractual impacts of Brexit, COVID, boycotts, sanctions, supply shortages, price fluctuations, inflation, war and the reorganisation of global supply chainscontains new template boilerplates and contracts to promote flexibility and better management of risk exposurecompares aspects of English law and German law in more depthhas references in text to Legal English glossary with essential terminologyupdates key legislation and conventions in the field of contractstemplates available for download The Target Group The book is intended for lawyers, those legally-trained as well as for lay people who come into contact with and need to use contracts in a commercial setting. Because of the comparison of German and English legal terminology, it would also be very useful as a guide for specialist legal translators.