Validity of the termination for convenience clauses in mass commercial contracts (Under Spanish and Argentine law)

Unilateral termination for convenience is a fundamental contractual mechanism in contemporary commercial law, particularly in mass contracts, where operational flexibility is essential to respond to market dynamics. This article examines the validity and necessity of such clauses, referencing a land...

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Autor principal: Gonçalves do Espirito Santo, Joaquím
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Publicado: Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Sociales y Políticas, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste 2025
Materias:
libertad contractual
flexibilidad operativa
derecho mercantil contemporáneo
resolución de disputas contractuales
contractual freedom
operational flexibility
contemporary commercial law
contractual dispute resolution
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spelling I48-R154-article-84392025-07-31T15:34:04Z Validity of the termination for convenience clauses in mass commercial contracts (Under Spanish and Argentine law) Validez de las cláusulas de terminación por conveniencia en los contratos mercantiles en masa (En el derecho español y argentino) Gonçalves do Espirito Santo, Joaquím libertad contractual flexibilidad operativa derecho mercantil contemporáneo resolución de disputas contractuales contractual freedom operational flexibility contemporary commercial law contractual dispute resolution Unilateral termination for convenience is a fundamental contractual mechanism in contemporary commercial law, particularly in mass contracts, where operational flexibility is essential to respond to market dynamics. This article examines the validity and necessity of such clauses, referencing a landmark case in Spain: the legal dispute between Opel España S.L.U. and Orma Mail S.L., in which the Provincial Court of Zaragoza upheld the legitimacy of termination-for-convenience clauses in standard commercial contracts, also known as mass contracts. The article outlines how these clauses reflect the principle of contractual freedom, ensure continuity of production in highly complex markets, and minimize the transactional costs associated with individual negotiations. Furthermore, it explores the applicability of these principles to Argentinean law, given the similarities between the legal frameworks of both jurisdictions. This analysis provides a critical perspective on the importance of termination-for-convenience clauses as tools for business flexibility and economic stability in contemporary commercial contracting. La terminación unilateral por conveniencia es una figura contractual fundamental en el derecho mercantil contemporáneo, particularmente en los contratos en masa, donde la flexibilidad operativa es esencial para responder a las dinámicas del mercado. Este artículo analiza la validez y necesidad de estas cláusulas, tomando como referencia un caso emblemático en España: la disputa legal entre Opel España S.L.U. y Orma Mail S.L., en la que la Audiencia Provincial de Zaragoza reconoció la legitimidad de las cláusulas de terminación por conveniencia en contratos mercantiles estándar o conocidos como contratos en masa. El artículo expone cómo estas cláusulas reflejan el principio de libertad contractual, garantizan la continuidad de la producción en mercados de alta complejidad, y minimizan los costos transaccionales asociados a la negociación individual. Además, se explora la aplicabilidad de estos principios al derecho argentino, dada la similitud entre las disposiciones legales de ambas jurisdicciones. Este análisis ofrece una perspectiva crítica sobre la importancia de las cláusulas de terminación por conveniencia como herramientas de flexibilidad empresarial y estabilidad económica en la contratación mercantil contemporánea. Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Sociales y Políticas, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste 2025-07-08 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/rcd/article/view/8439 10.30972/rcd.418439 Research Journal of the Faculty of Law and Social and Political Sciences – UNNE; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025); 1-32 Revista Científica de la Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Sociales y Políticas; Vol. 4 Núm. 1 (2025); 1-32 2953-4232 spa https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/rcd/article/view/8439/7989 Derechos de autor 2025 Joaquím Gonçalves do Espirito Santo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
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topic libertad contractual
flexibilidad operativa
derecho mercantil contemporáneo
resolución de disputas contractuales
contractual freedom
operational flexibility
contemporary commercial law
contractual dispute resolution
spellingShingle libertad contractual
flexibilidad operativa
derecho mercantil contemporáneo
resolución de disputas contractuales
contractual freedom
operational flexibility
contemporary commercial law
contractual dispute resolution
Gonçalves do Espirito Santo, Joaquím
Validity of the termination for convenience clauses in mass commercial contracts (Under Spanish and Argentine law)
topic_facet libertad contractual
flexibilidad operativa
derecho mercantil contemporáneo
resolución de disputas contractuales
contractual freedom
operational flexibility
contemporary commercial law
contractual dispute resolution
author Gonçalves do Espirito Santo, Joaquím
author_facet Gonçalves do Espirito Santo, Joaquím
author_sort Gonçalves do Espirito Santo, Joaquím
title Validity of the termination for convenience clauses in mass commercial contracts (Under Spanish and Argentine law)
title_short Validity of the termination for convenience clauses in mass commercial contracts (Under Spanish and Argentine law)
title_full Validity of the termination for convenience clauses in mass commercial contracts (Under Spanish and Argentine law)
title_fullStr Validity of the termination for convenience clauses in mass commercial contracts (Under Spanish and Argentine law)
title_full_unstemmed Validity of the termination for convenience clauses in mass commercial contracts (Under Spanish and Argentine law)
title_sort validity of the termination for convenience clauses in mass commercial contracts (under spanish and argentine law)
description Unilateral termination for convenience is a fundamental contractual mechanism in contemporary commercial law, particularly in mass contracts, where operational flexibility is essential to respond to market dynamics. This article examines the validity and necessity of such clauses, referencing a landmark case in Spain: the legal dispute between Opel España S.L.U. and Orma Mail S.L., in which the Provincial Court of Zaragoza upheld the legitimacy of termination-for-convenience clauses in standard commercial contracts, also known as mass contracts. The article outlines how these clauses reflect the principle of contractual freedom, ensure continuity of production in highly complex markets, and minimize the transactional costs associated with individual negotiations. Furthermore, it explores the applicability of these principles to Argentinean law, given the similarities between the legal frameworks of both jurisdictions. This analysis provides a critical perspective on the importance of termination-for-convenience clauses as tools for business flexibility and economic stability in contemporary commercial contracting.
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