- Brexit
- October 07, 2019
Implications of Brexit on contracts
By Lawbite Team

- Scope of territory – for example if the contract describes the territory as “EU”, will this then exclude the UK?
- Will there be a material change in the ability of the parties to fulfil the contract?
- Does the contract allow for a “reset” if there is a change in law or material circumstances?
- Compliance and safety standards and certification – if references are made to EU regulations or certification, will UK sales need to adhere to these – and what are the consequences (such as breach of specifications) if certification can’t be met within the timescales set.
- Import/export duties and delays – which party will bear the costs and delays arising from any duties or delays?
- Data protection obligations including measures to protect personal data if there are transfers of data outside the EU – and whether the UK will be considered “outside the EU” for these purposes (and so what additional steps need to be taken to be compliant with the GDPR obligations) ( see below for more!).
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- Carrying out reviews of current contracts, highlighting risks and suggesting steps forward
- Drafting new contracts to reduce risks on the business
- Advice on GDPR compliant Data Processing Agreements and data processing transfer advice

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