Commercial Law Bulletin - June 2026
No images? Click here
June 2026
The crisis in the Middle East has been unfolding now for several months and we have been seeing the effects on local businesses and employers.
The peace deal announced last week is welcome news, but the impact of the war will likely continue to be felt for some time – through protracted supply issues, higher costs and slower turnaround and delivery times.
In this bulletin, our Commercial Law team provides some tips and guidance for businesses that are continuing to navigate the impact of the war.
As always, if you have any queries on these issues, please don’t hesitate to get in touch..
To keep up-to-date with the latest developments in Commercial Law, read our Commercial Law insights for business owners on our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
Force Majeure and the Middle East Crisis: What Every Business Needs to Know
‘Force majeure’ may soon become the phrase 'de jour'. Mitchell Zadow, Managing Principal and Accredited Commercial Law Specialist, explains what this means for businesses and contractual arrangements.
Stand Downs and Global Disruption: What conflicts mean for Employers
The recent USA/Israel–Iran conflict demonstrates how global events can rapidly disrupt Australian workplaces and challenge standard business operations. Employment Lawyer Anthony Sangster Robles explains.
Business like certainty and when it comes to the supplying goods or undertaking projects. Projects with long pipelines and their related contracts are agreed months in advance and, sometimes, even years. While the contract may include allowances for a change in market conditions, it is rare for contracts to account for international conflicts and their consequent effects. Commercial Lawyer Mehraaz Sidhu outlines some common dilemmas for business owners.
Mitchell Zadow, Managing Principal, Accredited Specialist (Commercial Law)
Casey Chow, Senior Associate, Commercial Law
Anthony Sangster Robles, Associate, Employment Law
Mehraaz Sidhu, Lawyer, Commercial Law
How Sharrock Pitman Legal can help
At Sharrock Pitman Legal, we work alongside you and partner with you. We are lawyers who, first and foremost, care for people in business. We are always On Your Side!
Our Lawyers are Accredited Specialists in Commercial Law, Property Law, Commercial Litigation and Wills & Estates Law.
