Legal Seminar
The Counterparty Is Trying to Avoid Fulfilling the Contract.
What Should You Do?
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Dive into an engaging, interactive seminar tailored specifically for agribusiness professionals and commodity traders! A practical, case-based seminar will explore through real-world scenarios how counterparties may attempt to evade contractual obligations – and how to protect your business against the risks.
Fortior Law is an international, disputes-focused law firm headquartered in Geneva, with offices in Kyiv, London, Tbilisi, Taipei, and Nicosia. The company is recognised for its expertise in international arbitration, investor–state disputes, and cross-border enforcement, with particular strength in international trade, shipping, energy, and finance. Fortior is renowned for its GAFTA and FOSFA dispute expertise, advising all parties across the global commodities supply chain.
Please note: the number of places is limited, registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis
Programme
Registration & Welcome Coffee
- Repudiatory and anticipatory breaches under English law.
- Common reasons why a counterparty might seek to avoid performance.
- Typical methods and pretexts used to evade contractual obligations.
The counterparty claims that the contract was concluded by a person without authority.
- Types of authority under English law.
- How to mitigate risks related to authority.
- Key risks for the innocent party.
The counterparty’s conduct suggests avoidance of performance without explicit refusal.
• Anticipatory breach under English law.
• When conduct amounts to an actual breach.
• Risks for the innocent party.
The counterparty evades communication (e.g., ignores all requests).
- Can silence constitute a breach under English law?
- Recommended steps for the innocent party.
- Risks for the innocent party.
The counterparty claims no contract was concluded because there was no signed written agreement, even though the agreement was reached via correspondence.
- When a contract is considered concluded under English law.
- Essential terms of a valid contract.
- Situations where a written contract is required.
- Risks for the innocent party.
Seminar conclusion, Q&A
Join the Seminar – take an opportunity to sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and stay ahead in the dynamic agri trade industry!
Enhance your legal knowledge and trading strategies through expert guidance.
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