"With great interest I read Transaction Risk. I have been practicing
law in the area of transactions for more than 30 years, and was
surprised with the comprehensive compilation of risks identified in the
book, and that most of the time can be passed unnoticed. In addition to
author R.J. Spjut's great work in identifying most of the risk that
needs to be considered by a lawyer when drafting an agreement or
negotiating a deal, but he also explained them and supported these
findings with court decisions. Any attorney that practices in the areas
of transactions and contracts should read this book not once, but also
from time to time to avoid costly mistakes."
-- Reinaldo Hellmund, Rodríguez & Mendoza, Abogados, Caracas, Venezuela
Chapters are organized following the progress of a civil law contract,
covering:
Part 1: Overview of transaction risk management
Part 2: Planning and documentation of risk
Part 3: Counterparty risks
Part 4: Third-party and uncontrollable event risks
This is an exceptional resource for lawyers new to transactions, who may
know about risk and risk allocation but not how to fit them into an
analytical framework. It will also benefit lawyers seasoned in
transactions by sharpening their understanding of risk, as well as the
deal makers who can use this book to learn about risk and contractual
risk allocation strategies.
