Event Venue and Description – Webinar

This webinar explores how contract cases are being decided in light of COVID-19.

It will give an introduction on the important steps taken by government in introducing legislation, and at policy level, to give businesses “breathing space” as a result of the pandemic. In addition, it will address issues on enforcement of judgements and mediated settlement agreements post Brexit.

This session will cover a number of key topics, including:

• Questions of force majeure, frustration and unjust enrichment in the light of the pandemic
• The Business Interruption insurance case of FCA v Arch Insurance (UK) Ltd and others [2020] EWHC 2448 (Comm)
• The Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 (the Breathing Space Regulations) – (Expected to come into force May 2021)
• The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the relevant period) Regulations 2020
• Similar approaches internationally such as in Singapore and Italy
• The effect of the UK government’s policy of encouraging mediation and conciliation to resolve disputes
• The current status of The Brussels Regulation, The Lugano Convention, the Hague Convention and the Singapore Mediation Convention from a UK perspective

The insights and knowledge from this webinar will enhance your ability to:

• Give current and timely advice to commercial clients in difficulties as a result of COVID-19
• Understand how commercial law and dispute resolution practice in the UK is changing
• Understand steps being taken globally to change the legal landscape following the pandemic
• Advise on the current position regarding international enforcement of judgements and mediated settlement agreements from a UK perspective

For further information and details of how to register, please follow the link provided.