The International Law Institute and the Indian National Association of Legal Professionals co-hosted a webinar on "Force Majeure and Contract Disputes in Response to COVID 19" on May 5, 2020.

The impact of COVID-19 on the world's economies and geopolitical alignments has been severe and immediate.  From government mandated shut downs; to supply chain stoppages, to key industries being shuttered, all have led to substantial failures and delays in commercial contracts; performance of both goods and services; monetary transfers; insurance claims, etc.  For legal and government sectors, understanding Contract Disputes and Force Majeure provisions as a function of COVID is Imperative.  Understanding how they are constructed, interpreted, and enforced cross-border, is Critical. 

Experts examine Force Majeure and Contract Disputes from the jurisdictional perspectives of: INDIA, E.U., SINGAPORE, CHINA, U.S., among others.

Speakers including R.V. Anuradha and Piyush Joshi from Clarus Law Associates [New Delhi Office]; Felicia Tan from TSMP Law Corporation [Singapore]; John Murino and Yao Mou from Crowell Morning, LLP [Washington, DC and Los Angeles Offices respectively]; and Charles Nairac and Zehaan Trivedi, White and Case, LLP [Paris Office].

Webinar hosted by Robert Sargin from the ILI and Manuj Bhardwaj representing the INALP.