Recorded at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, Kilpatrick Townsend Partner Thomas G. Allen discusses the elements of force majeure as seen through the lens of successfully representing a client in a nine-figure force...more
On April 1, 2022, the International Trade Administration (“ITA”) of the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) published notice of a circumvention inquiry (“Inquiry”) that could materially increase the cost of certain solar...more
In part two of our discussion of commercial issues surrounding the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Thomas G. Allen, Kilpatrick Townsend Partner and Global Lead for International Disputes, focuses on the legal implications of a...more
Thomas G. Allen, Kilpatrick Townsend Partner and Global Lead for International Disputes, discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine creating a series of commercial contract issues and potential liabilities for companies doing...more
3/2/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Commercial Contracts ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Financial Transactions ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Foreign Policy ,
Imports ,
Material Adverse Change Clauses (MACs) ,
Mergers ,
Russia ,
Supply Chain ,
Ukraine
Thomas G. Allen, Kilpatrick Townsend Partner and Global Lead for International Disputes, discussed supply chain disputes and provided strategies for managing future contracts during his recent presentation at the Asia Annual...more
Thomas Allen, Kilpatrick Townsend Partner and Global Lead for International Disputes, recently presented “Contractual Approaches to Supply Chain Disputes: Is it Time for a New Paradigm?” at the Asia Annual International...more
Once a month, we cover an interesting topic in 60 seconds. This month, International Disputes Partner Thomas G. Allen shares his thoughts on the current supply chain crisis....more
12/8/2021
/ Arbitration ,
Breach of Contract ,
Business Disruption ,
Contract Drafting ,
Contract Termination ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Contracts
International arbitration is popular for resolving construction disputes. The merits of using arbitration can be numerous, including (1) avoiding potentially biased foreign courts, (2) having a meaningful say in who hears...more
On 30 July 2021, China’s Ministry of Justice published a public comment draft of proposed revisions to China’s national Arbitration Law. Kilpatrick Townsend international disputes partner Thomas G. Allen offers the following...more