Government guidance on responsible contractual behaviour published

Government guidance urges contracting parties to behave responsibly in the performance and enforcement of contracts during the Covid-19 crisis.

This follows recent comments from senior judiciary suggesting that the Courts might take an economic protectionist stance in commercial disputes post-Covid.

There appears to be a theme emerging and businesses would be wise to take heed of the direction of travel on this before seeking to rely on the letter of their existing contractual terms.  

A longer article on this guidance can be found at https://bsalmon.us/2X9SVkf

parties to contracts impacted by the COVID-19 emergency should act responsibly and fairly, support the response to COVID-19 and protect jobs and the economy.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-responsible-contractual-behaviour-in-the-performance-and-enforcement-of-contracts-impacted-by-the-covid-19-emergency