This book addresses the diverse ways in which international law governs the uses, management, and protection of fresh water. The international law of fresh water is most comprehensively understood in the light of the different bodies of norms applicable to these varied uses and functions. The regulation of fresh water has primarily developed through the conclusion of treaties concerning international watercourses. Yet a number of other legal regimes also apply to the governance of fresh water. In particular, there has been an increasing recognition of the importance of fresh water to environmental protection. The development of international human rights law and international humanitarian law has also proven crucial for ensuring the sound and equitable management of this resource. In addition, the economic uses of fresh water feature prominently in the law applicable to watercourses, while water itself has become an important element of the trade and investment regimes. These bodies of rules and principles not only surface in an array of dispute settlement mechanisms, but also stimulate wider trends of institutionalization. The book investigates the origin and scope of these bodies of norms as they apply to fresh water, and demonstrates how they connect and adapt to one another, forming an integrated body of international principles. This approach is accompanied by a detailed analysis of the practice of states and of international organizations, taking into account the activities of the many non-state actors involved in the treatment of fresh water.

Drafting and tailoring commercial agreements to your client's needs can take up valuable time in your already busy day. With its range of flexible and adaptable precedents, Drafting Commercial Agreements can help you to draw up contracts accurately and efficiently. Thorough and practical, the book covers those areas that are most commonly encountered in commercial practice, such as agency, distribution, franchising, joint ventures and the sale and supply of goods. This second edition now includes a new set of terms and conditions for online commerce, a cross-border arbitration clause to try to mitigate the effects of Brexit and a free-standing non-disclosure agreement that can be put in place before contract negotiations begin in earnest, as well as an update on case law developments since the first edition was published. Model clauses and agreements are reproduced on the accompanying CD-ROM, allowing easy customisation and saving you time and money.

This book contains tributes to Professor Piet Delport, as well as essays on areas of the law in which he worked.

The chapters in this volume disseminate original research by recognised scholars on developments within the discipline of entrepreneurial law. The contributions are written from the premise of the South African law position and in certain instances include a comparative perspective.