This On Demand was recorded on 15 March 2021.

The first in a series on current contractual issues, this On Demand explores the topics of force majeure and frustration – looking at the core principles together with the impact for contracts that events such as the Covid-19 pandemic have had and will have.

This On Demand discusses the recent case law in New Zealand and England in both areas. The courts’ application of the ‘multi-factorial’ test for frustration will be considered. Will force majeure and frustration affect performance of large numbers of contracts?

Who should attend:

All lawyers, particularly civil and commercial litigators, and general practitioners

Learning Outcomes

This On Demand will cover:

• The core principles of force majeure clauses and the doctrine of frustration.
• Recent case law developments in New Zealand and England in respect of force majeure and frustration.
• Some of the academic discussion on the ‘multi-factorial’ test for frustration.
• The practical impact events such as Covid-19 have had – and will have – for contracts.

Presenter Details

Paul David KC
Marcus Roberts