One of the main concerns affecting everyone now is what happens to contracts negotiated and entered into before the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the world in the way it has.
Many will be asking the obvious questions: What are my duties under existing contracts? Are my rights still enforceable? Do I have to perform my obligations? Will I be liable in damages if I cannot perform due to the situation in Malta and the rest of the world?
This memorandum outlines the main issues from a Maltese law perspective.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.