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Stop press: The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No 6 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026, SI 2026/82 now activate the outstanding parts of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA 2025). Measures covering subject access requests, legitimate interests, purpose limitation, automated decision-making, cross-border transfers and enforcement take effect from 5 February 2026, while those on penalty notices and complaints apply from 19 June 2026. For further detail, refer to Practice Note: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025—employment implications. This Precedent will shortly be revised to reflect these developments. [to be printed on employer letterhead] [ Name of Employee ][ Address ][ Date ] Dear [ insert employee's name ] Secondment to [ insert name of host company ] Following our recent conversations, I am writing to confirm the arrangements we have agreed for your secondment to [ insert name of host company ] (the

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[ Insert name and address of client ] [ insert date ] Dear [ insert name of contact at the client ] Explaining the disclosure process and your obligations Thank you for instructing us in relation to [ insert matter name / details ]. [ This letter accompanies our retainer OR Our retainer will follow under separate cover ]. It [ has been confirmed OR is likely OR is possible ] that your dispute with [ describe other parties ] will be determined in the Business and Property Courts [ if it proceeds to formal litigation ]. This letter explains what disclosure under the Disclosure Scheme ( DS ) in the Business and Property Courts involves, and what you must know about the procedure. The DS seeks a fundamental cultural shift in the approach to disclosure in civil litigation. So, even if you have handled

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This Agreement is entered into on [ insert date ] between: 1 [ insert name of manufacturer ] [ of OR a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] under number [ insert registered number ] whose registered office is at ] [ insert address ] (Manufacturer); and 2 [ insert name of customer ] [ of OR a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] under number [ insert registered number ] whose registered office is at ] [ insert address ] (Customer). Each of the Manufacturer and the Customer is a party and, together, the Manufacturer and the Customer constitute the parties... Background: (A) The Manufacturer manufactures [ insert ]... (B) The Customer Group manages the distribution and sale of [ insert ]... (C) The Manufacturer intends to manufacture and sell the Product to the

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This Deed is dated on [ insert day and month ] 20[ insert year ] Parties [ Insert name of Chargor ], being a company incorporated in England and Wales, bearing registered number [ insert company number ], and whose registered office is situate at [ insert address ] (the Chargor); and [ Insert name of Lender ] of [ insert address ] (the Lender). Recitals The Lender makes facilities available to the Chargor under various financing arrangements. It is a condition of the Lender making the facilities available to the Chargor that the Chargor enter into this Deed in favour of the Lender. ...

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Authorisations Summary of the precedent condition (referencing paragraph in Schedule [ insert corresponding citation, eg 1 ] to the Facility Agreement) Accountability Progress Completed?......

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At signing Signing of finance documents Document name — agreement type — to be signed by or for — signatories — executed? Facility agreement — simple contract — [ insert name of borrower ] (the Borrower) — [ insert details of the Borrower’s authorised signatories ] — [ insert name of lender ] (the Lender) — [ insert details of the Lender’s signatory/signatories ] [ Debenture ] — deed — [ Borrower OR ......

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Company number: [ insert company number ] [ Insert company name ] [ Limited OR PLC ] Minutes of a meeting of the board of directors (the Meeting ) of [ insert full name of company ] (the Company ) Held at [ insert place of meeting ] Held on [ insert day, month and year of meeting ] at [ insert time of meeting ] [ am OR pm ] Present: [ Insert names of any directors present, whether in person or by any remote means (provided such means are not specifically prohibited by the Company’s articles of association) [ by [ insert means of attendance for each director attending remotely ] ] ] In attendance: [ [ Insert name of anyone attending, whether physically or by any remote means, who does not count towards the quorum for the Meeting (eg the company...

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Warning to the GUARANTOR Before signing this guarantee, you, as the guarantor, ought to obtain independent legal advice on the scope of the commitments you would assume, which will become legally binding upon signature. You may consult an independent solicitor. That solicitor should confirm in writing that they have set out for you both the nature and the extent of the obligations you are being asked to accept, as well as the consequences of the documents you are being asked to execute. If you choose not to obtain independent legal advice prior to signing the guarantee, please complete the declaration [ provided to you OR attached ] confirming that you had the opportunity to take such advice, were urged to do so, but elected not to take independent legal advice. The sum you are being asked to guarantee is not a fixed figure. This...

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Warning to the GUARANTOR: Before signing this guarantee, you should obtain independent legal advice about the scope of the commitments you will undertake and which will be legally binding on you once you sign. You may seek guidance from an independent solicitor. Your solicitor should confirm in writing that they have explained to you the nature and extent of the obligations you are being asked to assume, and the consequences of the documents you are to sign. If you decide not to obtain independent legal advice before signing the guarantee, please complete the declaration [ provided to you OR attached ] confirming that you had the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice, were advised to do so, but chose not to take independent legal advice. This step helps protect you and ensures you fully understand your...

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This Deed is entered into on [ date ] Parties [ insert name of third party security provider ], a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number [ insert company number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the Obligor); and [ insert name of Lender ] of [ insert address ] (the Lender). Background The Lender has made available a loan facility to the Borrower (as defined below) on the terms and conditions set out in the Facility Agreement (as defined below). The Lender and the Borrower now intend to amend the Facility Agreement on the terms and conditions contained in the Amendment Agreement (as defined below). It is a condition precedent to the Amendment Agreement that the Obligor enter into this Deed......

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Facility agreement This agreement is executed on [ date ] Parties 1 [ insert name of Borrower ], a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number [ insert company number ] whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the Borrower); and 2 [ insert name of Lender ], of [ insert address ] (the Lender). ......

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[ TO BE PRODUCED ON THE LENDER’ S LETTERHEADED PAPER ] [ insert name and address of borrower ] [ insert date ] Dear [ insert full name of borrower ] We are pleased to make available to you a Sterling loan facility in a total principal sum of £[ insert amount in figures ] ([ insert amount in words ] Sterling) [ for the purpose of [ insert details ] ] on the following terms and conditions: 1 Definitions 1.1 In this letter, except where stated otherwise: Base Rate refers to the prevailing base rate of [ the Lender OR [ insert name of Bank ] ] as applicable from time to time; Borrower denotes [ insert name of company ], a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number [ insert company number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ]; Business Day means a day, other than a...

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Warning to the GUARANTOR: Before you sign this guarantee, you should obtain independent legal advice about the nature of the commitments you are assuming, which will become legally binding on you upon execution of this guarantee, and your potential liabilities both now and in the future. You may take guidance from an independent solicitor. That solicitor should confirm in writing in detail that they have outlined to you the scope and limits of the obligations you are being asked to accept, together with the effect of the documents you are being invited to sign. If you choose not to obtain independent legal advice before signing the guarantee, please complete the declaration [ Supplied to you OR Enclosed ] confirming that you had the chance to seek independent legal advice, were urged to do so, yet elected not to obtain independent legal advice. The...

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[ insert date ] I serve as a director of [ insert name of entity ], a company registered in England and Wales under number [ insert company number ] with its registered office situated at [ insert address ] (the Company)......

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This Deed of guarantee and indemnity is dated [ insert day and month ] 20[ insert year ] Parties [ Insert name of Guarantor ], a company registered in England and Wales with company number [ insert company number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the Guarantor); and [ Insert name of Lender ], of [ insert address ] (the Lender). BACKGROUND The Lender has made facilities available to the Company (as defined below) through a range of financing arrangements. A condition of the Lender making those facilities available to the Company is that the Guarantor executes this Deed in favour of the Lender......

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This Deed of guarantee and indemnity is dated [ insert day and month ] 20[ insert year ] Parties [ Insert name of Guarantor ], a company registered in England and Wales under number [ insert company number ], with its registered office at [ insert address ] (the Guarantor); [ Insert name of Lender ], of [ insert address ] (the Lender). background ( A) The Lender has agreed to provide a loan facility to the Company (as defined below) on the terms and conditions contained in the Facility Agreement (as defined below). ( B) The availability of the loan facility is conditional upon the Guarantor entering into this Deed in favour of the Lender. ......

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Company number: [ insert company number ] [ insert company name ] [ LIMITED OR PLC ] Minutes of the board of directors’ meeting (the Meeting) of [ insert full name of company ] (the Company) Convened at [ insert place of meeting ] Dated [ insert day, month and year of meeting ] at [ insert time of meeting ] [ am OR pm ] Present: [ Insert the directors attending, in person or by any permitted remote participation under the Company’s articles of association [ by [ insert means of attendance for each director attending remotely ] ] ] In attendance: [ [ Insert any individual attending, physically or remotely, who does not contribute to the quorum for the Meeting (eg the company secretary, any legal advisers) ] ] Apologies: [ [ Insert the names of any directors unable to attend the Meeting by any means ] ] 1 Chair, notice and...

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[ To be printed on the headed paper of the lender ] [ insert date ] To: [ insert name and address of borrower ] Dear [ insert full name of borrower ] We hereby make reference to the facility agreement dated [ insert date of facility agreement ] entered into by [ insert name of borrower ] (the Borrower) and [ insert name of lender ] (the Lender), as from time to time amended, novated, supplemented, restated or replaced in accordance......

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[ Printed on borrower letterheaded paper ] [ insert date ] To: [ insert name of lender ] (the Lender) From: [ insert name of borrower ] (the Borrower) Facility agreement between the Borrower and the Lender dated [ insert date ] (the Facility Agreement) Terms and references in the Facility Agreement have the same meaning. We request [ the OR a ] Loan under the Facility Agreement as follows: Amount of Loan: £[ insert amount ] Drawdown Date: [ insert date ] Purpose of Loan: [ insert purpose of loan ] Pay the Loan into: Bank: [ insert name of bank ] Account name: [ insert name of account ] Account number: [ insert account number ] Sort code: [ insert sort code ] We confirm that on the notice date and the Drawdown Date: no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default exists or will occur on making the Loan; and all...

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Term sheet for a bilateral facility for a borrower incorporated as a limited liability company in England and Wales with or without security/a guarantee In relation to a proposed £[ • ] term loan facility to be made available to [ insert name of borrower ] by [ insert name of lender ] (the Parties). Date [ • ] 20[ • ] This term sheet is for indicative purposes only and serves as a guide to the provisions expected to appear in the final documentation. It does not constitute an offer to provide the facility. Availability of the facility remains subject to satisfactory due diligence, approval by the credit committee, and acceptable final documentation. The terms set out in this letter are not comprehensive and, [ save for [] ], are subject to contract and are not intended to create legally binding...

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[ To be printed on the Lender’s headed paper issuing the demand ] To: [ Insert name of individual and/or role ] [ Insert name of the Guarantor or other relevant entity ] [ Insert address ] [ Insert facsimile/fax number ] [ Insert email address ] [ Copy: [ specify recipient ] ] BY [ HAND OR FIRST CLASS POST OR FACSIMILE OR EMAIL ] [ Insert date of letter ] Demand letter Guarantee and indemnity deed dated [ insert date ] given by [ insert name of guarantor ] (the Guarantor) in favour of [ insert name of lender ] (the Lender) concerning the obligations of [ insert name of company ] (the Company) (the Guarantee) [ Debenture dated [ insert date ] executed by the Guarantor in favour of the Lender (the Debenture) ] Unless stated to the contrary, all terms and expressions defined in the Guarantee shall carry the same...

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[ To be produced on the headed paper of the lender issuing the demand ] To: [ Insert name of individual and/or position ] [ insert name of the Borrower or other relevant entity ] [ insert address ] [ insert facsimile/fax number ] [ insert email address ] [ copy [ specify to whom ] ] Sent by [ Hand OR First class post OR Facsimile OR Email ] [ Insert date of letter ] Letter of demand Facility Agreement dated [ insert date ] between [ insert name of lender ] (the Lender) and [ name of borrower ] (the Borrower) (the Facility Agreement). [ Debenture ] dated [ insert date ] executed by the Borrower in favour of the Lender (the Debenture). Unless stated otherwise, terms and expressions defined in the Facility Agreement bear the same meanings in this letter of...

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This Agreement is entered into and dated [ insert date ] Parties [ insert name of Borrower ], a company duly incorporated in England and Wales with company number [ insert company number ], with its registered office at [ insert address ] (the Borrower); [ and ] [ [ insert name of Guarantor ], a company duly incorporated in England and Wales with company number [ insert company number ], with its registered office at [ insert address ] (the Guarantor ); and [ insert name of Security Provider ], a company duly incorporated in England and Wales with company number [ insert company number ], with its registered office at [ insert address ] (the Security Provider ); and ] [ insert name of Lender ] of [ insert address ] (the...

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This Agreement is entered into on [ date ] Parties [ insert name of Borrower ], a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number [ insert company number ] whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the Borrower); [ and ] [ [ insert name of Guarantor ], a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number [ insert company number ] whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the Guarantor ); and ] [ insert name of Lender ] of [ insert address ] (the Lender ). Background The Lender made available to the Borrower a loan facility on the terms and conditions specified in the Facility Agreement (as defined below). The Lender and the Borrower now propose to amend the Facility Agreement in line with the terms and...

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