The coronavirus outbreak has meant that many commercial contracts can’t be performed. Could you argue that the pandemic situation is a “frustration” of contract and escape your contractual
obligations without any liability?
Published 12.05.2020
You know that most contracts don’t have to be in writing to be legal. But does anyone ever sue over broken verbal agreements? Is it safe to make non-written deals, knowing that you can back out later
without a problem?
Published 12.10.2005
The directors want to put a “no set-off” clause in the company’s commercial contracts, so that in the event of a dispute, third parties would still have to pay up. What’s the Court of Appeal’s
current thinking on this type of approach?
Published 31.05.2011
For years you’ve probably refined your business terms, making sure they’re as watertight as can be. If they’re the last sent, then they’re the ones that count. Not any more! How can you make sure
your contracts don’t leave you high and dry?
Published 18.01.2006
The company has just tried to end a twelve-month contract only to be told that it must carry on for another year. This is all because it didn’t give written notice at the right time. Isn’t this type
of rollover contract illegal?
Published 01.10.2012
Another company wants you to accept new, but less favourable, terms of business. It says that a refusal on your part will amount to “frustration” meaning that it can end the contract automatically
and walk away. Is this correct?
Published 24.11.2016
You placed an order for some new goods. On delivery, they weren’t up to scratch so you complained to the seller. It says that it only has to offer replacement items, but no refund. Is this correct?
Published 13.12.2018
The company is chasing a new contract and has been asked to provide the other side with an indemnity. What is this exactly and can the directors do anything to try to limit the company’s exposure?
Published 15.10.2013
If you bring in outside help to complete work for one of your customers and something goes wrong, who will be in the firing line? And what steps can you take to protect yourself?
Published 19.01.2010
Your company has an ongoing contract with another business yet, despite promises to the contrary, it hasn’t paid up. The directors now want to walk away from the deal, but just how should they go
about terminating it?
Published 07.12.2010