Contract Law

Clarifying Contractual Uncertainty The Department of Expenditure has issued a new memorandum this week to standardize the application of Force Majeure clauses across all government procurement contracts. This policy update aims to resolve long-standing ambiguities regarding how contractors should handle uncontrollable events, such as natural disasters or supply chain disruptions, when fulfilling public sector obligations….

Clarifying Contractual Uncertainty The Department of Expenditure has issued a new memorandum this week to standardize the interpretation and application of Force Majeure clauses within all government procurement contracts. This policy update, which takes effect immediately across all central departments, aims to mitigate legal ambiguity by defining specific criteria for triggering performance relief during unforeseen…