When an essential supply is interrupted, binding orders need to be distinguished from forecasts and periods without supply made clear. The annual value of the relationship alone is not enough.
Three questions to start with
- What quantities were ordered, and when were they due?
- Has the supplier given a reason for the interruption or said how long it will last?
- What stocks and alternatives are documented?
Prepare for an initial discussion
Prepare a chronology of orders, confirmations, deliveries and complaints, separating established facts from commercial forecasts.
Next steps
The commercial contracts practice area outlines the review of obligations, performance and exit terms. This route does not provide instructions to stop payments or performance unilaterally.
Before sending documents or confidential information, wait for the conflict-of-interest checks and the firm’s instructions. Initial contact does not create an engagement.