Smart legal contracts: important update

Author: Lizzie Williams

Great news that the Law Commission has confirmed that the existing law of England & Wales is able to accommodate and apply to smart contracts.

This detailed report considers the formation of smart legal contracts, their interpretation, remedies in disputes and jurisdiction, amongst other things.

We look forward to seeing the case law on smart contracts develop.

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