Business Law in Europe Book

Recent years have witnessed the increase of business expansions into the European market. To compete successfully today, businesses must be aware of and understand the laws of Europe and their potential impact. This clear, authoritative guide provides essential information on issues important to success in business on a European scale.

The format includes several features that provide ease of access and comparison:

• Expert-authored chapters for each European country
• Fully annotated commentary on European Community (EC) law, with reference to EC law directives
• Alphabetical arrangement by country with full tables of contents for each country.

Business Law in Europe succinctly and practically provides accurate information on a range of topics, including:

• The application of EC Competition Law to joint ventures
• The external controls surrounding mergers and acquisitions
• Harmonisation of taxation and excise duties
• Steps for the prevention of tax avoidance and evasion
• Free movement of employees within the EC

This work keeps readers up-to-date amid a constant stream of new legislation and case law in the field via regular supplements. It puts key business considerations in a single place so that international entrepreneurs, businesspeople located in Europe or contemplating European expansion, legal advisors, and in-house counsel for multi-national organizations know where to turn to assess the advisability of a potential move or to understand the ramifications of a business event.