The book focuses on how to identify and manage strategic legal risk issues and to proactively manage potential legal problems. The author does not deal with substantive or ‘black letter’ law but instead focuses on the process of strategic legal risk management applicable in any market or jurisdiction.

Contents: Chapter 1 ? How Lawyers Reason Analyse and Manage Legal Matters Chapter 2 ? How to Develop Strategic Legal Plans Chapter 3 ? Strategic Legal Risk Management in Action Chapter 4 ? Unique Features of the New Economy and Its Implication for Legal Risk Management Chapter 5 ? Information Technology Business: Managing Legal Risks Chapter 6 ? E-business: Strategic Management of Legal Risks Chapter 7 ? Electronic Security: Managing Legal Risks