Reed Smith commercial disputes lawyers Daniel Kadar and Daja Apetz-Dreier (based in Paris and Munich respectively) explain how the “recovery” phase of the COVID-19 pandemic may affect contract negotiations. They outline approaches being taken in France and Germany and discuss what tools are available to change existing contract clauses and draft new ones. They also discuss advantages, risks and other consequences of various ways to adapt ongoing contract negotiations.

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