This authoritative reference work examines the laws, procedures, and practice relating to commercial agency and distribution agreements in 47 national jurisdictions worldwide. Having created a sold-out first edition, the editor has responded to popular demand with this new, looseleaf edition which provides both updates on countries covered in the first edition and materials on countries not previously covered. For each country, the "Encyclopedia defines the concepts of agency and distribution and identifies and analyses the basic aspects of agency and distribution agreements. The detailed systematic and comparative analyses facilitate ease of reference and comparison. The looseleaf format permits quick and easy updating and addition of new jurisdictions. The tabbed country-by-country analysis and detailed tables of contents also enhance the accessibility of this work. Updates follow on a regular basis. Its currency and accessibility make the Encyclopedia essential reading for all those involved in the practice of agency and distribution agreements in an international context. It proves a practical and useful reference for practitioners and businesspeople planning and executing international transactions. This work has been developed and published in association with Committee M (International Sales and Related Commercial Transactions) of the Section on Business Law of the International Bar Association.