Recession, changed circumstances, and renegotiations: the inadequacy of principle in English law

Adam Shaw-Mellors; Jill Poole

Recession, changed circumstances, and renegotiations: the inadequacy of principle in English law

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This article analyses and critiques English law’s response to the enforceability of renegotiations of terms of existing contracts in the light of dramatic changes in circumstances, such as an economic recession. The article exposes English law’s difficulties and inadequacies in developing clear principles governing renegotiations, and suggests possible solutions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	101-121
Journal	Journal of Business Law
Volume	2018
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 1 Jul 2018

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Recession, changed circumstances, and renegotiations: the inadequacy of principle in English law

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