This Practice Note serves as a practical ‘how to’ for assessing exclusion and limitation of liability provisions in B2B commercial contracts, directing readers to relevant material. It points to topics that may matter, such as the definition of an exclusion and limitation clause, initial checks, and core components (parties, scope, monetary caps, excluded heads of loss, uncapped liabilities, indemnities, liquidated damages, warranty exclusions, terms and conditions, and limitation periods), alongside related clauses, party-favouring positions, and hands‑on considerations. For the commercial lawyer, these provisions are a tool to calibrate a client’s contractual risk. They are frequently hard fought in most agreements and scrutinised when disputes arise. The statutory framework governing such terms is intricate, and case law shaping their construction is subtle. Mastery of the underlying legal context is vital when negotiating exclusion and limitation wording. Drafting that is unambiguous and exact is likewise central to a resilient exclusion and limitation clause. This ‘How to Guide’ offers a very high‑level overview of reviewing exclusion and limitation provisions and may suit trainee solicitors or junior lawyers, or prove useful to more experienced lawyers seeking a refresher on review, negotiation, and the practical and pro‑party considerations highlighted above as well...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
Date [ date ] Parties [ name of Landlord ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Landlord) [ name of Tenant ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Tenant) [ [ name of Guarantor ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Guarantor) ] [ [ name of Mortgagee ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Mortgagee) ] Definitions Within this Deed, the terms below shall be interpreted as follows: [ Annual Rent • the annual sum reserved under the Lease; ] [ Insurance Rent • the Tenant’s share of the Landlord’s costs of insuring the Property (as set out in the Lease); ] Lease • the lease of the Property dated [ date ], entered into between (1) [ the Landlord OR [ name ...
I, [ name ], of [ address ], solemnly and sincerely state that: [ Matters to be verified, set out in numbered paragraphs ] I make this solemn statement in good conscience, believing it to be true, and pursuant to the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835. DECLARED at [ details ] this [ day ] day of [ month and year ] Before me ................................................................................ [ signature of the person before whom the declaration is made ] A [ commissioner for oaths OR [ solicitor OR [ insert other qualification ] ] authorised to administer oaths ]...