On April 17 of this year, a masterclass dedicated to the topic “The Doctrines of Mistake and Frustration in English Contract Law” was held at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. The event was organized by Sherzodbek Masadikov, Head of the Department of Civil Law and Private International Law, and Qobiljon Nosirov, a lecturer of the department, with the aim of providing an in-depth understanding of the grounds for invalidity and termination of contracts in English contract law. These included general mistake, breach of contract, impossibility of performance, and illegality.

The masterclass featured a lecture by Bekhruz Qurbonov, a specialist from the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Alongside faculty members of the Faculty of International Law, third-year students actively participated in the session, engaging in discussions and exchanging views on issues of interest.

During the session, particular attention was paid to common mistakes made in drafting contracts in international investment and construction projects, as well as the mechanisms for applying the doctrine of frustration in situations involving unforeseen circumstances such as pandemics, armed conflicts, and natural disasters, supported by examples from judicial practice. This academic and practical dialogue aligned with the principles of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 - “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions”. It was also emphasized that the legal robustness of international contracts and the existence of unified standards for their interpretation are among the key factors in attracting foreign investment and ensuring sustainable economic growth in the country.

 

At the conclusion of the event, participants highlighted the close interconnection between the principles of Sustainable Development Goal 16 - particularly the rule of law and access to justice - and the core principles of English contract law, including freedom of contract, good faith, and fairness. Such masterclasses play an important role in shaping modern legal thinking among future international lawyers and in strengthening the integration of theory and practice.