Government intervention, including tariffs, capital controls, sanctions and armed conflict can significantly disrupt contractual relationships, creating uncertainty over performance, risk allocation and enforcement.

The panel are expected to discuss:

• Whether such events give rise to force majeure or hardship and how tribunals are approaching these issues
• Allocation of risk in contracts and whether existing clauses are fit for purpose
• Strategies for managing disputes where government action disrupts the commercial bargain
• The perspective of different stakeholders including regulators, in-house counsel and external advisers