Global instability has triggered a range of medical, social and economic consequences for businesses around the world. The effects on commerce have been dramatic and for those of us who advise on global trade, supply chain issues and contractual risk management, the number one emerging issue is that of force majeure.

The law on force majeure differs from country to country, not least between common law and civil law jurisdictions. How and when should you serve a force majeure notice? What remedies are available? Are there other contractual remedies such as frustration in a particular jurisdiction? This guide provides some preliminary advice on those issues and more across 32 different jurisdictions.