What legal steps can I take if my international business partner commits a breach of contract?
September 23, 2022 | 50,00 EUR | answered by Albrecht Zellmann
Dear International Law Attorney,
I am reaching out to you as I am currently in a difficult situation with my international business partner. Some time ago, we entered into a contract that governs the delivery of goods under certain conditions. Unfortunately, my business partner has repeatedly breached the contract by failing to meet the agreed delivery dates and by delivering goods that do not meet our agreements in terms of quality.
These breaches of contract have not only resulted in financial losses for my company, but have also significantly strained the trust relationship with my business partner. I am concerned about how to address these violations and what legal steps are available to me to enforce my rights and seek compensation.
I have already attempted to reach an out-of-court settlement with my business partner, however, his responses were not very cooperative and he showed little willingness to rectify the contract breaches. Therefore, I am now seeking professional advice to understand what legal options are available to me to enforce my right to contract fulfillment and pursue compensation claims.
Can you please specifically outline the legal steps I can take to address the breach of contract by my international business partner? What options do I have to protect my company from further damages and how can I effectively represent my interests?
Thank you in advance for your support and guidance.
Sincerely,
Daniel Kuhn
Dear Mr. Kuhn,
Thank you for your inquiry and for trusting in my expertise in the field of international law. I am sorry to hear that you are in a difficult situation with your international business partner and have experienced a breach of contract. In such cases, it is important that you know your rights and understand how to address these violations.
First and foremost, it is advisable that you thoroughly review the contract in question and examine the clauses and agreements contained within. In particular, pay attention to provisions regarding liquidated damages, contract termination, liability for damages, and possible dispute resolution clauses. These can give you insight into the actions you can take to address the breach of contract by your business partner.
Next, I recommend working with an experienced international law attorney to assess your legal options and develop a strategy for enforcing your claims. Your attorney can assist you in drafting a formal notice to your business partner, demanding that they remedy the contract breaches and provide compensation for damages. If your business partner continues to be uncooperative, you may consider taking legal action, such as initiating arbitration proceedings or filing a lawsuit before an international court.
Furthermore, it is important that you gather all relevant evidence and documents to support your claims, such as contract documents, correspondence with your business partner, delivery records, invoices, and documentation of the financial losses incurred due to the breach of contract. The more comprehensive and robust your evidence is, the better your chances of successfully enforcing your claims.
As an attorney specializing in international law, I am here to assist you in answering your questions, providing legal advice, and helping you enforce your claims. Please do not hesitate to contact me to schedule a consultation.
Best regards,
Albrecht Zellmann
Attorney at Law specializing in International Law
