E-signature and COVID

Electronic execution of contracts, e-signatures and COVID-19

The measures that governments around the world have implemented in response to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, such as international travel restrictions, quarantine requirements for travelers or those with symptoms, remote working, lockdown, curfew or stay-at-home rules and social distancing requirements, have made it more difficult to execute agreements in person or with handwritten signatures. Particularly in cross-border transactions, parties are asking whether a contract can be executed electronically or with an e-signature under the governing law of the contract.

This article discusses the requirements for contract formation, electronic execution and the validity of e-signatures under French law and the impact that COVID-19 has had in these areas :  https://drive.infomaniak.com/app/share/133800/50073410-ebc0-4106-9a23-301a3aa3edcc