5 initial steps when your English law contracts are disrupted by events outside of your control

It is common practice for commercial contracts to include a force majeure clause, which apportions the commercial risk of unforeseeable events between the parties. Contractual clauses often contain a number of examples of events (without limitation), and further conditions or triggers for linked contractual rights. It is important to consider: (i) whether the disruptive event clearly falls within the clause and (if not) whether to put an early marker down with your contractual counterparty; and... By: White & Case LLP