Suppliers/Other Counterparties in Financial Distress: Managing Risk and Protecting Service Delivery - DWF

When a key supplier or other important counterparty experiences financial difficulties, public sector organisations must balance legal obligations, operational continuity and value-for-money considerations. Early identification and effective management of financial distress can help minimise disruption and protect critical services.

This webinar will explore the practical and legal issues that arise when suppliers or another key counterparty enters financial distress or insolvency. Our expert speakers will discuss the warning signs of supplier / counterparty failure, the contractual protections available to contracting authorities, and the steps organisations can take to safeguard ongoing projects and essential services.

Attendees will gain practical insights into contingency planning, contract management, procurement considerations and lessons learned from recent supplier / counterparty failures.

Key learning objectives:

• Identifying signs of supplier financial distress.
• Understanding the impact of insolvency on public sector contracts.
• Contractual rights and protections available to contracting authorities.
• Business continuity and contingency planning strategies.

Practical approaches to managing supplier failure and service disruption.