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Ongoing contract legal support allows a business to keep commercial agreements aligned with changing operational risks, including war-related disruption, sanctions, logistics restrictions and changes in legislation. Periodic review is particularly important for long-term and cross-border contracts where an outdated force majeure clause can affect the ability to suspend, modify or terminate obligations.
What ongoing legal support can include
regular review of existing commercial contracts;
updating contractual provisions and risk allocation;
adaptation of agreements to war-related and logistics risks;
drafting force majeure provisions;
legal audit of foreign economic contracts;
analysis of international commercial and sanctions risks;
support in contract disputes.
Why force majeure clauses need review
Military action, sanctions, supply-chain disruption and trade restrictions can affect performance in different ways. A generic clause may not explain which events qualify, what notice is required, what evidence must be provided or what happens to payment and delivery obligations during the disruption.
Inadequate wording may complicate confirmation of force majeure by the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI), increase financial loss and create disputes over supply, termination or international arbitration.
Contract audit and updating
review force majeure and hardship provisions;
update export and import contracts;
review delivery terms and Incoterms provisions;
prepare or revise arbitration clauses;
check sanctions-related clauses;
review dispute-resolution and termination mechanisms.
International commercial agreements
Ongoing support can cover export and import contracts, supply agreements, agency and distribution arrangements, investment contracts and other long-term international agreements.
Disputes and restructuring of obligations
Updated contractual documentation can strengthen the business position in negotiations, court proceedings or international commercial arbitration. It also makes it easier to document a request to amend performance terms or terminate an agreement where the contract provides that option.
Force majeure contract strategy should connect the wording of the agreement with the actual supply chain, payment structure and evidence available to the parties. Regular contract updates reduce the cost of renegotiating obligations after a crisis has already disrupted performance.
Why is it better with us?
The principal activities of the UBC group of companies are consulting, financial and investment services, search and selection of investors for business and attraction of loans, purchase and sale of established businesses in Ukraine, Europe and other countries, IT services, and development of commercial real estate in Ukraine and abroad. For the development of your business: registration of enterprises in Ukraine, ready-made companies in the EU, registration of companies in England and other countries, corporate law, offshore jurisdictions and offshore companies, business consulting, audit, certification, registration of LLCs, registration of financial companies, asset management companies, mutual investment funds, registration of joint-stock companies, issue of securities and bonds, and support for foreign investment.
The continuously expanding range of regional and foreign partners directly helps resolve our clients’ issues when conducting business both in Ukraine and abroad.
We are always focused on the result you need and will do everything to achieve it within the required timeframe, taking your wishes and requirements into detailed account! Why is it better to start business in Ukraine with UBC? The answer is simple - we have much more practical experience, resources and opportunities.
Price: Ongoing Legal Support and Contract Updates for Force Majeure Risks