Standstill agreement (limitation periods): an example (with drafting notes)

by Practical Law Dispute Resolution in association with Neil Kitchener KC and Eleanor Campbell of One Essex Court

Maintained | England, Wales

An example of an agreement to suspend time for the purposes of limitation, which could be used as a starting point when drafting a standstill agreement. Note that it should be tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of the parties and it is to be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes.

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