The first half of 2026 has reinforced a fundamental shift in how organisations approach supply chain risk. Rather than responding to isolated disruptions, organisations are redesigning supply chains to withstand a prolonged period of geopolitical uncertainty, economic nationalism and regulatory change.… Continue Reading
Global supply chains continue to face unprecedented pressure from geopolitical instability, trade restrictions, climate-related disruption and increasing regulatory scrutiny. Against that backdrop, the UK Government has published two significant papers that, whilst not creating new legal obligations, provide a valuable insight into how businesses will increasingly be expected to understand, manage and build resilience into … Continue Reading
Global supply chains in the first quarter of 2026 are being shaped by a convergence of geopolitical tension, trade policy volatility, and regulatory expansion. What distinguishes the current environment is not isolated disruption, but the increasing normalisation of multi-layered, overlapping risks – where conflict, tariffs, and compliance obligations interact simultaneously. For legal teams, supply-chain risk … Continue Reading
Please contact Max Rockall and Tim Flamank with any questions. Over the years, we’ve encountered numerous supply chain challenges, and one recurring issue is the incorrect application of force majeure of contract. Often, suppliers attempt to invoke these clauses to escape their contractual obligations when the contract becomes unprofitable or too costly due to rising … Continue Reading
