Blasco SchneiderLegal & Corporate Counsel
Home›Lawyers›Commercial Agreements and Business Negotiations›Breach and Termination of Business Contracts

Breach and Termination of Business Contracts

An effective commercial contract should work both during ordinary performance and when disagreement arises. A breach requires identifying the precise unperformed obligation and its legal seriousness before choosing performance, termination or damages.

What to keep in mind

Review the agreed procedure, notices, cure periods, evidence, loss and dispute-resolution clause.

Not every minor delay justifies immediate termination or the same remedy.

Distinctions often confused

Termination for breach differs from expiration or termination by agreement.

Frequently asked questions

Must a demand letter be sent before terminating?
This depends on the contract and applicable legal requirements.
Can lost profits be claimed for breach?
Potentially, where available and properly proven under the relevant regime.

Informational content. It is not a substitute for professional advice.