We are facing the growing and exponential spread of COVID-19 and the Portuguese President has recently declared a state of emergency throughout Portugal. As a result, it is important to assess what impact this situation may have on the ability of parties to meet the obligations they have assumed under contracts in progress.
Indeed, the current situation may lead to tensions between developers and contractors. This is especially so regarding the consequences of any limitations or restrictions on performing the contract that this situation creates, when the parties have opposing views on the measures necessary to mitigate any negative effects or to allocate the risks of the contract.
In this context, stakeholders in the construction sector have raised a number of questions. These include:
PLMJ has created a multidisciplinary team dedicated to analysing the legal and operational challenges that businesses are facing. Our team’s mission is work hand-in-hand with our clients to find the best solutions to mitigate the risks and to relieve some of the pressure they are under.
We have created a Coronavirus Hub to share practical information to help mitigate the risks for companies in Portugal.
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