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Force-Majeure: Legislative Novelties in Ukraine

23 February, 2015

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Pacta sunt servanda

Clear contractual terms usually guarantee successful transaction. But sometimes occurring force majeure events negatively impact the parties, who face problems in fulfillment of their contractual obligations. Usually such problems entail additional financial liabilities related to logistics, storage and resale or termination of the contract with further compensation of losses incurred.

The main consequence (the result) of force majeure is that the debtor is released from liability for dereliction of his contractual obligations. However he must prove a connection between the irresistible force and damages, and prove that he had taken the necessary tools and safeguards in accordance with established practice. The process of proof in that case is tantamount to proof of no fault.

The term “force – majeure” is commonly understood as “irresistible force” or ” incidental event”, which impedes the occurrence of counterparty’s performance of contractual obligations (partially or fully). The terms “incidental event” and “force majeure” are not exhaustive and was not identified specifically by Ukrainian legislator until recently.

Force-Majeure in the English law

As we know In English law force – majeure is purely contractual term defined by the parties that allow protecting them from liability in case of emergency.

If terms on force – majeure are included in the contract, the party (in case he fails to perform the contract physically or legally) may be exempt from liability.

Force majeure clause requires special attention. Typically such a clause consists of two parts (the first – specifies the force majeure events, usually emphasizing the inexhaustible character of those circumstances, and the second one defines possible legal consequences). One of the practical legal consequences of force – majeure is a possibility to extend the contract for the duration of force majeure, and terminate the contract at the end of the agreed period.

Clarity of force majeure clause significantly affect the contract in the event of further proceedings, when the lack whereof may lead to invalidation of the entire contract. But if blurred clause does not affect the essential terms of the contract, the court may invalidate only the most of force majeure clause. Also, the court may not recognize the force majeure clause at all if in the opinion of the court it provides for the circumstances that are not force – majeure.

To prove the occurrence of force majeure is the responsibility of the party who is not willing or able to fulfill the obligations. Such a party must prove that the circumstances prevailing are force majeure and subject to the force majeure clause.

Ukrainian Force-Majeure

(Changes in national legislation)

Recent developments in Ukraine – Crimea occupation and war in the Donbas necessitated the introduction of specific rules related not only to functioning of the banking system and the suspension of some businesses, but also other changes in public and private law and regulation.

In English law and national law concept of “force majeure” is differently expressed in a contract.

The differences lie in the fact that in English law force majeure is a concept of contractual nature only and is specific enough, which may differ in different contracts.

National Law specifically defines the concept of “force majeure” which is standardized and recognized. In this situation we can speak of a conflict and some difficulties in the practical use of force majeure clauses. We can also mention the problem of recognition and ambiguous interpretation of force majeure in the case of disputes involving P & I clubs. Therefore it is necessary to take into account the fact that in the English law practice “standard” force majeure clause is not commonly used, but the parties specifically prescribe all possible cases of force majeure, which they recognize as such.

In the national legislation of Ukraine unambiguous and consistent definition of “force majeure” also was missing until recently.

The main innovation in this regard is related to the recently enacted Law of Ukraine “On temporary measures for the period of anti-terrorist operation” and amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Ukrainian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.”

Those changes determine the force majeure as “extraordinary and unavoidable circumstances that make it impossible to objectively perform obligations under the terms of the agreement (contract), or obligations under the laws and other regulations, namely the threat of war, armed conflict or serious threat of such conflict, including but not limited to enemy attacks, blockades, military embargo, acts of foreign enemies, general military mobilization, war, declared and undeclared, acts of public enemy, disturbances, acts of terrorism, sabotage, piracy, riots, invasion, blockade, revolution, rebellion, insurrection, riots, curfews, expropriation, forced removal, takeovers, requisition, public demonstrations, strike, accident, wrongful acts of third parties, fire, explosion, prolonged outages of transport regulated by relevant decisions and acts of public authorities, closure of the Straits, embargo, prohibition (restriction) for export / import, etc., and emergency events caused by exceptional weather conditions and natural disasters, namely epidemic, severe storm, cyclone, hurricane, tornado, flood, snow accumulation, ice, hail, frost, freezing sea, canals, ports, passes, earthquake, lightning, fire, drought, subsidence and landslide and other natural disasters, etc.”

Although the concept of force majeure is clearly defined, the list of extraordinary and unavoidable circumstances is certainly not exhaustive.

Also the innovations empower Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI) and, that actually new, – Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry certify of force majeure upon request of the persons concerned. The fact of force majeure is confirmed by the relevant certificate of UCCI, issued within seven days from the date of application.

Competence of UCCI on the testimony of force majeure, as defined in the law, previously was partial as it was limited to certification of force majeure only in terms of international trade contracts, international treaties of Ukraine and at the appeals of business entities engaged in housing (developing) contracts.

Practical value of changes

Until recently, it was possible to speak of a certain complexity of the procedure to confirm the presence or absence of force majeure in Ukraine. In practice, the parties used to simplify this procedure for themselves when included in contracts a condition under which documents issued by relevant government authorities or agencies authorized to certify certain circumstances according to their powers and jurisdiction were accepted as sufficient evidence of force majeure.

Disputes often arose in terms of admissibility of such evidence, whereas such documents were taken into account only by the parties who agreed to their use in the relevant arbitration clause.

Today, the procedure for confirmation of force majeure is more simple and unified. Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its authorized regional chambers are the only institutions in Ukraine authorized to issue certificates to evidence force – majeure.

Now, if a party of an agreement refers to certain circumstances as being a force – majeure, it shall apply only to the UCCI for the corresponding certificate. The Certificate is not universal and is linked to particular parties of a particular contract. Before submitting documents to the UCCI the applicant must independently obtain documents from the competent public authorities confirming the date of occurrence the circumstances to which it refers.

Refusal to issue certificate

The right to refuse an issue of force majeure certificate occurs when the applicant fails to prove the presence of force majeure and cause-effect relationships between the circumstances of force majeure and his failure to fulfill an obligation. The reason for failure is also a breach of an obligation which arose at a time when force majeure had already acted if the party that came under the force majeure had not notified the counterparty in the manner and terms defined by the contract.

However, it should be noted that the procedure of appeal against UCCI certificates or conditions of their issuing is rather formal and in practice cases of its application are not known yet. UCCI in that case is an expert institution, which decisions may not be appealed to the court. But formally issued certificate can be appealed to the Procedural Committee of UCCI on Certification of Force Majeure. The certificate may be appealed by the contracting party within three months from the date when it became aware of its issue.

An authorized person of UCCI may require the person concerned to provide original documents, delay consideration of the application for one week (if necessary) to collect further explanations from the applicant, informing interested party in writing, or leave the application (with written notification of the person concerned) without consideration if no additional explanations received from the applicant.

Force-Majeure and Anti-Terrorist Operation

Events taking place on the territory of Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) in the Donbas directly fall under the concept of force majeure.

To obtain a certificate of force majeure a person concerned should apply to UCCI or corresponding regional Camber. The application must be supplemented with the certified copy of the contract and all attachments thereto, copy of the regulations stipulating the obligations, data on the applicant\’s volume of obligations under the contract or pursuant to an act of governmental or municipal body, data on failed obligations under the contract or an act of governmental or municipal body that can not be performed because of force majeure, a document confirming notification of other side on the force majeure circumstances and the original statement of the competent public authorities confirming the circumstances the applicant relies on.

Conclusion

So the above mentioned changes in civil legislation of Ukraine entrenched the concept of “force majeure” in Ukrainian legal framework. The above is not exhaustive, but the presented list of «force majeure events» is fairly complete and specific, allowing more clear and unambiguous interpretation of force majeure in contractual relations and in disputes.

Also, procedure for recognition of force majeure by Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been improved and standardized. That should save time and money of contracting parties in cases of controversy in meeting their contractual obligations.

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