The Law describes "Force Majeure" Clause as an
individual concept capable of terminating the contract partially or
completely. In a contractual sense, force majeure refers to an
excuse used in any circumstance which has prevented the performance
of any contractual obligation, wherein such event was not
foreseeable at the time of signing the contract. In almost all
countries the definition of a force majeure clause is similar as
above, however, the implications or the procedure to invoke this
clause under a contract may differ from country to country.
Corporate Lawyers of Dubai has experienced differentiating opinion
of UAE courts at the time when force majeure clauses are invoked by
either party, considering the provisions of Commercial Transactions
Code of UAE. Nonetheless, the present article discuss about the
legal implications of a force majeure clause in a shipping contract
by Maritime Lawyers in Dubai.
