Coronavirus - Considered 'Force Majeure' Contractual Provisions?
With a backdrop of ongoing system change, contract negotiations and the usual winter pressures, being at the frontline against a new, widespread and infectious disease due to coronavirus (COVID-19) is a headache general practice could do without.
NHS England, CCGs and PHE have all issued guidance on handling the coronavirus from a clinical perspective but where a business is devastated by staff shortages or failed supplies, how do contracts deal with this?
Business continuity plans may be a specific feature of a contract but questions often arise around 'force majeure' provisions and how these might operate in the current crisis.
Ed Rimmell in our commercial team writes about whether such provisions can protect your organisation, click here.
We offer reviews and advice on force majeure provisions on a fixed fee basis. To speak to a specialist solicitor about this, please contact Victoria Ka, or complete the below form.