Sean Pike

May 30, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Gemma Thomas |Sean Pike |Adam Cain |Alastair Dale

Force majeure clauses allocate the risk of parties being unable to fulfil their contractual obligations due to an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond their control. Increasingly, force majeure clauses in construction contracts for Australian projects are the subject of intense negotiation. Given the high risk of extreme weather events and supply chain disruptions, particularly in recent times, this is unsurprising.