Lockdown Logistics: Electronic Signatures For English Law Documents -

As all those involved in DCM transactions will be acutely aware, the coronavirus pandemic has raised novel logistical challenges regarding the remote signing of transaction documents. On 6 January 2021, the Law Society published a Q&A which explains how to use electronic signatures and complete virtual executions, and contains useful guidance as to the views of the Law Society’s Company Law Committee as to general practice in commercial and contract law. This note is a brief summary of some of the considerations and practicalities for electronic signatures under English law.

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