Law for Managers is a unique and accessible resource designed specifically for managers and business professionals who regularly encounter legal issues but do not have formal legal training. This first edition offers a practical, real-world approach to understanding the legal principles that shape everyday business decisions.  This includes: how to form contracts; avoid negligence; choose a business structure; deal with customers and employees; protect valuable data or intellectual property; and manage disputes and ethical issues.

What sets this book apart is its focus on the manager’s perspective ─ empowering readers to:

• Grasp essential legal concepts relevant to business operations
• Use the law proactively to prevent problems before they arise
• Identify when specialist legal advice is needed
• Collaborate more effectively with legal professionals

Whether you're a working manager or a student, this book is an invaluable tool. It’s also ideal for:

• Postgraduate business or commerce students studying law units
• Commerce students enrolled in business law subjects
• Law students taking commercial law electives
• Undergraduate students in management, business, or commerce programs across Australia

Law for Managers bridges the gap between legal theory and business practice ─ giving you the confidence to make informed decisions and the tools to turn legal knowledge into strategic advantage.

LECTURER RESOUCES

For LECTURERS ONLY WHO PRESCRIBE LAW FOR MANAGERS - this book is supported by Answer Guides to end-of-chapter questions. Contact your Academic Sales representative for access details. 

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS

PRINCIPAL AUTHORS/ EDITORS

Dr. Giuseppe Carabetta is an Associate Professor of workplace and business law at the UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney. Prior to joining UTS, he held long-standing academic appointments at the University of Sydney (2005–2022), where he contributed extensively to scholarship in labour law. His writing has been cited in Supreme Court and Court of Appeal decisions in Australia, and he has provided expert advice to national bodies and federal Workplace Relations Ministers on matters concerning public sector employment. His research also spans sports employment law, dispute resolution, anti-discrimination law, and learning and teaching in the university sector. Giuseppe holds a PhD in Law from the University of Sydney, a Master's degree with Honours in Labour Law from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Macquarie University, Sydney. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, United Kingdom.

Dr. Alice Klettner is an Associate Professor at the UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney, where she teaches business law to management students.  She has a background as a lawyer and practised as a solicitor in both the UK and Australia before moving to academia.  Alice has a BA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, a Masters in International Law from Sydney University and a PhD from the University of Technology Sydney.  Her research examines corporate governance and responsible business from both a legal and management perspective, particularly the impact of soft law on organisational behaviour.  Research interests include: the role and responsibilities of boards of directors; gender diversity in leadership; regulation of corporate sustainability; and the business-human rights interface. She has published in leading academic journals across law and business including the Journal of Business Ethics, Business & Society, the Australian Business Law Review and the Australian Journal of Corporate Law.

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

Rhonda Bell practiced as a barrister for over 17 years specialising in intellectual property, equity, and administrative law. She served on Bar Association committees for Professional Conduct and Equal Opportunity and is currently admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Technology Sydney and a Master’s degree in Not-for-Profit Management. Rhonda has lectured in business and corporations law. She is currently completing her PhD at the University of Techology Sydney Business School on Social Procurement Policies in Government Infrastructure Contracts.

Jennifer Hanna is a senior commercial lawyer having worked in in-house and private practice roles for over 15 years.  Her experience includes general and commercial litigation and disputes, commercial law, consumer law, IP, mergers and acquisitions and product liability.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Media Arts Production) and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Technology Sydney and is a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.  She loves teaching legal concepts to lawyers and non-lawyers.  She is also a co-author of Tourism and Hospitality Law in Australia 2018 (Thomson Reuters).

Ryan Hunter studied economics and law at the University of Sydney. He was on the Dean’s List for Academic Excellence on completion of his Juris Doctor and was selected to represent the University of Sydney at the Willem C Vis international arbitration moot in Vienna. He is a solicitor admitted to practise in Australia and England & Wales. He has practised as a commercial disputes lawyer focussed on shipping, commodities and international trade in both Sydney and London, representing clients in international arbitrations as well as before the Federal Court of Australia and High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales. He previously worked as the associate to the Hon. Justice Steven Rares of the Federal Court of Australia, and at the University of Sydney tutored in commercial law and lectured a unit on dispute resolution for business.

Loranes Kairouz is admitted as a lawyer in Supreme Court of New South Wales and High Court of Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Management in Tourism and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).  She has experience advising on a range of commercial law, contract law, employment law, administrative law, privacy law and commercial litigation whilst working as a lawyer in both the private sector and for government. Her experience also extends to teaching at business law subjects at UTS.  She has a background in Tourism and Hospitality Law and is a co-author of Tourism and Hospitality law in Australia 2018 (Thomson Reuters).  Her work reflects her commitment to bridging the gap between legal theory and industry application, making legal topics easier to grasp by non-lawyers and industry professionals.

Ally Torcoli is an admitted solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Technology Sydney and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. Her legal experience spans personal injury, institutional abuse, employment law, and wills and estates. She has worked across several plaintiff firms, contributing to high-volume litigation, mediation preparation, and legal drafting. She is particularly interested in legal writing and advocacy, and is passionate about making complex legal concepts accessible to clients and non-lawyers alike. This is her first contribution to a legal textbook.

Logan Zeng holds both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in economics, accounting and law from the University of Sydney. He has taught a variety of subjects in business law and accounting at both the University of Sydney and the University of Technology Sydney. In addition, he has served as a Research Assistant at the UTS Business School. This is his first contribution to a business law textbook.

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1. The Manager and the Legal Environment

2. Law of Contract

3. Tort - Law of Negligence

4. Business Structures and Agency

5. Consumer Law

6. Managing the Employment Relationship

7. Intellectual Property Rights

8. Law of Privacy

9. The Manager and Dispute Resolution

10. Business Ethics and Soft Law

Instructor Supplements

• Law for Managers End-of-Chapter Answer Guides [ZIP 791385]

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