Practical Guide to Smart Contracts and the Law

This book is a practical guide for any lawyer navigating contracts on the blockchain. It covers a wide range of contractual issues in the context of smart contracts, from formation, to breach, to termination. It includes contract drafting tips to reduce interpretation issues, insights on resolving disputes and enforcing remedies, as well as an overview of the key caselaw.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lizzie Williams is a solicitor advocate at Harbottle & Lewis with extensive experience of litigation and arbitration from the pre-action stage to trial, including urgent injunctions, appeals, group litigation, mediation and settlement negotiations. Lizzie has a particular interest in disputes relating to innovative technologies and digital transformation, including disputes involving traditional IT contracts (e.g. software development, outsourcing, licensing), disputes involving blockchain technology (e.g. NFTs, crypto fraud) and contractual disputes for technology businesses.

CONTENTS

Chapter One - Introduction

Chapter Two - What Is a Smart Contract?

Chapter Three - What Is a Smart Legal Contract?

Chapter Four - Formation

Chapter Five - Mistake

Chapter Six - Misrepresentation

Chapter Seven - Terms

Chapter Eight - Discharge & Remedies

Chapter Nine - Dispute Resolution

Chapter Ten - Overarching Considerations