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Guernsey
Contractual
Issues
•
The Guernsey government has not introduced any legislative measures to deal
specifically with contractual issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Any contractual concerns will be dealt with according to Guernsey contract law.
What measures
have been taken
to reinforce
contracts?
•
The main contractual provision which governs the enforceability of a contract
upon the existence of an unforeseen event is the force majeure clause. In general
terms, the force majeure clause seeks to list the situations in which the parties to a
contract may suspend or terminate the contractual relationship due to the occurrence
of certain events that are outside the control of the parties.
•
Depending on the construction of the force majeure clause in individual
contracts, the Covid-19 pandemic may cause the contract to be suspended or
terminated.
•
Businesses should review their existing contractual relationships and seek legal advice
to ensure they are aware and fully understand their ongoing legal obligations and
identify any areas of uncertainty.
•
No.
•
Royal Court trials and similar matters are being considered on a case by case
basis and more urgent matters can be heard virtually.
Property
Have any changes
been made to
the laws around
property, rent and
enforcement?
Litigation
Are the courts
operating?
Tax
•
No.
Has any new
legislation been
introduced in light
of Covid-19?
•
See below regarding economic substance.
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