Sports fixtures are off; mass gatherings are prohibited; events, construction projects and manufacturing are grinding to a halt. All of these situations are directly related to the Covid-19 pandemic, and there is a significant impact on the multitude of commercial arrangements sitting behind them. Commercial organisations will be considering whether Covid-19 has made performance of their contracts impossible, and whether this may mean that contractual relationships are at an end. Is the English law doctrine of frustration an avenue worth pursuing? Here are some key points to consider...
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