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The coronavirus outbreak and restrictions put in place to combat it, have meant that it is impossible to proceed with events resulting in widespread cancellations. There is also an impact on the ability of businesses to perform contractual obligations, for example, if there is a temporary disruption to sourcing materials.
The legal position will depend on various factors and a more in depth view on the contractual position is set out in the following articles Contracts and Coronavirus - What are your rights? and Covid-19's impact on supply chains: what should you look out for in your contracts?
In the current circumstances, in most cases neither party is to blame for the cancellation or inability to perform the contract. You may be able to preserve long term business relationships and your reputation by looking at practical solutions rather than just focussing on the strict legal position.
Gordon Simpson, Director in our Dispute Resolution team, shares some helpful tips on how you might deal with the situation.
These are difficult and uncertain times which are putting business owners and decision makers under extreme pressure. Businesses are also having to keep on top of the government’s revision of guidance and legislation in light of COVID-19. If you need help or just a second opinion please get in touch with a member of our team who would be happy to talk through your issue and offer guidance.
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