This work examines the legal aspects of leasing and hire purchase agreements, with particular reference to plant and machinery, cars, commercial vehicles, computers and office equipment and railway stock. Taking a highly practical approach, it addresses the concerns of practitioners when drafting and advising on leasing contracts and related transactions. * A detailed account of all the practical legal issues involved with leasing * Includes the latest Unidroit initiative on security interests * Text links directly to a precedents section, highlighting the weaknesses that exist in current documents.