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High Court considers doctrine of frustration in Covid context and confirms there is no such thing as "temporary frustration"
High Court finds alleged frustration of contract due to COVID-19 pandemic is not sufficiently arguable to grant injunction restraining demand under letter of credit
The High Court has dismissed an application for an injunction to prevent an airline group from making demands under bank-confirmed standby letters of …
When events intervene: Force majeure, frustration and material adverse change
Catalyst // Pressure Points: Disputes risks - new guide on dispute risks arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic
Herbert Smith Freehills has published a new guide exploring a number of areas in which we anticipate that disputes may arise around the globe as a result …
Our new publication: Covid-19 Contract Disputes Guide
High Court gives guidance on availability of summary judgment and frustration in contractual disputes
A recent High Court decision is a good example of the court’s willingness to deal with questions of contractual interpretation on a summary basis in an …
COVID-19 Pressure Points: Supply chain difficulties - new global guide including section on suspension and termination of contracts
Herbert Smith Freehills has published a new global guide on supply chain difficulties arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions. The …
COVID-19 pressure points: Will this be a valid basis for avoiding contractual obligations?
With the continuing rise in the number of cases of COVID-19 worldwide declared to be a …
Is coronavirus likely to be a valid basis for avoiding contractual obligations?
With the continuing rise in the number of cases of novel coronavirus worldwide, in addition to obvious implications of the outbreak for individuals, …
High Courts finds European Medicines Agency lease not frustrated by Brexit
New Brexit podcasts looking at the impact on contracts and contract termination
In the latest update to the Brexit series on our Herbert Smith Freehills Podcast channel, Paul Butcher, Julie Farley, Maura McIntosh and Tom Henderson …
Court of Appeal decision illustrates high hurdle for establishing contract has been frustrated
A recent Court of Appeal decision acts as a reminder that the court will not lightly conclude that a contract has been frustrated, particularly …