Termination Clause in Consulting Contract

[Schmock]

An individual consultant has entered a freelance service contract with a subcontractor to implement a project with a fixed duration. He wishes to terminate the contract early.

The termination clause mentions the contractual authority (main contractor). It reads ""Each party may terminate this Agreement at any time on not less than 30 (thirty) days prior written notice to the other party, subject to the Contracting Authority giving its prior written consent in the case of termination by the Consultant."

Is this a valid clause or can the condition of third party consent be challenged as undecent, as usually a termination is an unilateral act.

 

[Newchodge]

He wishes to terminate the contract early

Which he?

If it is in the contract and both parties are working under the contract, it is valid.

 

[Newchodge]

usually a termination is an unilateral act

A contractor (or sub-contractor, essentially the same thing) is not an employee. Termination of an employment contract is unilateral. Termination of any other kind of contract is only permissible in accordance with the terms of the contract.

 

[obscure]

ondition of third party consent be challenged as undecent, as usually a termination is an unilateral act.

Sorry but unilateral termination of a business to business contract is not permitted unless it is specifically allowed in the contract. Once the contract is formed either both parties must agree to termination, or you must follow the termination requirements specified in the contract.