LexisNexis’s International Trade Law by Neharikka Viij – 1st Edition 2025.

International Trade Law is a highly practical, comprehensive resource that delves deep into the legal mechanics of cross-border commerce. Published by LexisNexis, this 2025 edition provides incisive insight into the multilateral trade agreements that form the backbone of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) legal framework. By translating complex treaties into actionable insights, it serves as an indispensable desk reference for corporate professionals, trade consultants, and academic researchers.

Decoding the WTO Legal Framework

The book traces the historical development of international trade law, unpacking the origins and evolution of foundational agreements like the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the establishment of the WTO. It then dives into highly specific, sector-focused agreements:

• Corporate Service Exchange: A critical look at the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), essential for modern service-oriented enterprises (such as corporate travel platforms, DMCs, and IT firms) operating across borders.

• Specialized Multilateral Agreements: Detailed chapters covering the Agreement on Agriculture, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS), Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), and Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS).

• Trade Remedies: Offers exhaustive coverage of defensive trade mechanisms, including the Anti-Dumping Agreement, Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM), and the Agreement on Safeguards.

Real-World Application & Digital Advancements

Bridging theory with practice, the author discusses real-world case studies to illustrate the application of international trade law in various commercial contexts. Crucially, the text also focuses on current advancements, addressing the legal challenges and regulatory shifts brought about by digital methods reshaping modern merchandise and service exchanges.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Corporate Legal Teams & Compliance Officers: Essential for advising multinational clients on risk management, supply chain regulations, and transactional frameworks.

• Trade Consultants & Exporters/Importers: A mandatory guide for navigating tariff barriers, anti-dumping investigations, and cross-border service regulations.

• Law Students (LL.B. / LL.M.) & Academicians: Provides a highly structured, contemporary analysis of global trade policies and multilateral treaties.

About the Author

Neharikka Viij

Neharikka Viij is a corporate legal professional, author, and academic scholar specializing in cross-border commercial frameworks, global trade regulations, and corporate compliance. Beyond international trade, her legal expertise extends deeply into corporate and commercial law, labour and employment regulations, and aviation contract management.

Drawing from her extensive corporate experience as an Assistant Manager (Legal) at Ernst & Young (EY), she has built a career advising top-tier corporate clients on risk management, regulatory policies, and complex transactional frameworks. Her academic contributions are highly regarded for translating dense, multilateral treaties into clear, actionable strategies for the modern corporate world.

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