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Coronavirus and Force Majeure in English Law - What does the Coronavirus mean for supply contracts, and is it possible for parties to avoid contractual obligations due to low demand?

- Under English law, force majeure clauses in contracts may allow parties to avoid their performance obligations in certain extreme circumstances, as defined by the contract. - It is unlikely that a low demand for LNG in China would reach the level...
By: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/coronavirus-and-force-majeure-in-29939/

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