Legal Precedents

ARCHIVED: This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. [ Name ][ Address ] Ref No: [ number ][ Date ] Dear [ applicant's name ] We appreciate receiving your [ letter OR email OR fax ] dated [ date of letter/email/fax from applicant ], in which you request information concerning [ insert details ]......

ARCHIVED: These archived training resources set out guidance on safeguarding confidential data, encompassing official secrets. They are supplied for background reference only and are not maintained. The pack comprises template Power Point slides suitable as a foundation for one or more training sessions on matters relating to confidentiality and official secrets. Trainers are expected to use the slides as a useful starting point for their presentations, then adapt them as necessary to reflect their specific circumstances. The materials are customisable. Use the link below to download the presentation. Please note that these resources are offered without updates or continuing maintenance at present......

1 Definitions and interpretation 1.1 In this Agreement: Affiliate — refers to any entity that, whether directly or indirectly, exercises Control over, is subject to Control by, or shares common Control with another entity; Business Day — denotes any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or a bank or public holiday in England; Control — [ has the meaning given in section 1124 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 OR signifies the beneficial ownership of over 50% of a company’s issued share capital, or the lawful authority to direct or cause the direction of the company’s management ] and Controls and Controlled shall be construed accordingly; Dispute Notice — bears the meaning set out in clause 2.2; Force Majeure — bears the meaning set out in clause 6.1; [ Insert definitions bespoke to Agreement ] 1.2 In this...

1 Definitions and interpretation In this Agreement: [ Insert each definition bespoke to the Agreement ] For the purposes of this Agreement: any reference to this Agreement comprises its schedules [ , appendices and annexes ] (if any); the contents page [ , background section ] and any clause, schedule or other headings in this Agreement are included purely for convenience and shall not influence how this Agreement is interpreted; and a reference to a ‘party’ includes that party’s personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns; a reference to a ‘person’ includes a natural person, and any corporate or unincorporated body (in each case whether or not a separate legal personality exists), together with that person’s personal...

FORTHCOMING CHANGE: The Information Commissioner’s Office ( ICO) has issued draft guidance on keeping employment records and on recruitment and selection. This Precedent will be updated once the ICO draft guidance is finalised. 1 Introduction 1.1 The Company acknowledges that the internet and social networking channels serve as communication tools both in the workplace and beyond it, including at home. This policy sets out the conduct we expect when social media is used, explains when we may review your social media activity, and identifies the steps we will take where it is not followed or is breached. Read this policy alongside our [ Internet, email and communications policy ], which explains how staff and representatives may use the Company’s internet and email systems and networks. 1.2 This policy applies to all individuals, including employees, workers, temporary and agency workers, contractors, interns, volunteers and...

1 Introduction 1.1 This strategy and plan expands upon and complements our existing data management and security policies and procedures, namely our: Data protection policy Data breach plan Information management and security policy Bring your own device policy Password policy Information and communications technology ( ICT) plan Internet, email and communications policy Social media policy Remote working and removable media policy Business continuity plan ( BCP) Generative AI policy 2 Purpose and scope 2.1 The aim of this document is to set out systems and controls to shield the organisation from cybercriminals and associated cybersecurity risks, and to outline an action plan should the organisation suffer a cybercrime incident. 2.2 This plan applies to all staff [ in every office ]. 3 Responsibility 3.1 [ Insert name ] has overall responsibility for this strategy and plan......

1 Background information Full name of [ prospective ] supplier [ To be completed by customer ] Registered address [ To be completed by customer ] Short overview of services to be provided [ To be completed by customer ] Date the [ prospective ] supplier completed this questionnaire [ To be completed by customer ] Signature of the authorised representative of the [ prospective ] supplier [ To be completed by supplier/third party ] Name of the authorised representative [ To be completed by supplier/third party ] 2 Governance Who holds ultimate accountability within your organisation for managing information and cyber security? [ To be completed by supplier/third party ] When did the board most recently review information security, cyber security and cybercrime risk? [ To be completed by...

Threat Advanced persistent threat ( APT) What is it? Attackers obtain unauthorised access to a system and remain concealed for extended periods, potentially moving sensitive data without permission. Even once spotted, they may leave several backdoors so they can return. Our defensive measures We ensure users understand the risk and follow basic account security practices. We use firewalls to monitor and filter traffic. We use antivirus software. Botnet What is it? A group of infected computers remotely controlled by a hacker, who can share or sell access to other cyber criminals to send spam or overwhelm a system. Our defensive measures See Malware and Hacking Chain letter What is it? An email that pushes recipients to forward it to others. Not a security threat, but it wastes time and can slow email servers. Our defensive measures We advise users not to forward chain letters or hoaxes. We keep informed about chain...

1 Introduction 1.1 This policy is intended to sit alongside the Company’s [ data protection policy (employment) ]. 1.2 It explains the Company’s approach to making enquiries about a prospective (or existing) employee’s criminal history, and to undertaking Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS) checks. 1.3 This policy confirms our commitment to comply with the DBS Code of Practice and our data protection obligations, to treat prospective employees fairly, and to avoid unfair discrimination against any person who is the subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information disclosed. Its purpose is to describe how we meet our data protection obligations in relation to criminal records information and to protect such information, and to ensure that staff understand and follow the rules that govern the collection, use and deletion of criminal records...

Stop press The Data ( Use and Access) Act 2025 ( Commencement No 6 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026, SI 2026/82 now bring the remaining parts of the Data ( Use and Access) Act 2025 ( DUAA 2025) into effect. Provisions on subject access requests, legitimate interests, purpose limitation, automated decision-making, international transfers and enforcement apply from 5 February 2026, while those concerning penalty notices and complaints apply from 19 June 2026. For further details, see Practice Note: Data ( Use and Access) Act 2025—employment implications. This Precedent will be updated shortly to reflect these developments. 1 Introduction 1.1 The Company upholds the highest standards of information security and regards confidentiality and data security with the utmost seriousness......

The directors [ Insert name of company ] ([ Company]) [ Insert address ] [ Insert date ] Dear [ Directors ], General notification of interest in a proposed transaction or arrangement In line with section 185 of the Companies Act 2006 [ , OR and ] and for the purposes of section 177 of the Companies Act 2006 [ and article [ insert article ] of the Company’s articles of association ], please accept this as formal notice that I hold an interest as [ a member OR an officer OR an employee OR [ specify other ] ] in [ specify body corporate or firm ]......

General notification of interest in an existing transaction or arrangement To the Directors [ Insert name of company ] [ ( Company) ] [ Insert address ] [ Insert date ] Dear [ Directors ], [ Pursuant to section 185 of the Companies Act 2006 [ , OR and ] for the purposes of section 182 of the Companies Act 2006 [ and article [......

Declaration of interest in a proposed To the directors at [ Insert name of company ] ([ Company]) [ Insert address ] [ Insert date ] Dear [ Directors ],......

1 Declaration of interests 1.1 The Chair drew the Meeting’s attention to: a declaration of interest by written notice from [ insert name of director ], dated [ insert date of notice ], submitted and circulated to the other directors in accordance with section 184 of the Companies Act 2006 (the CA 2006), which the Chair noted was to be treated as part of the Meeting’s proceedings; and/or a declaration of interest by general notice from [ insert name of director ], dated [ insert date ], made and given to the other directors in accordance with section 185 of the CA 2006, which the Chair......

Ordinary resolution: That the directors be empowered to sanction matters that could create, or may already involve, actual or possible conflicts of interest......

Every company director owes a series of duties to the company to which they are appointed. Many of these obligations have been fashioned by the courts over hundreds of years. The core directors’ duties are set out in statute in sections 171 to 177 of the Companies Act 2006 ( CA 2006). This briefing is intended to give you—the directors [ and the company secretary ] of [ insert company name ] [ Limited OR PLC ] (the Company)—an overview of the general duties contained in the CA 2006 and to offer practical guidance to help you comply with them. A director’s failure to adhere to any of the general duties may have potentially serious consequences for that director. This briefing does not provide legal advice, and legal advice should be sought on any specific issues that arise in relation to...

This Agreement is entered into on [ insert day and month ] 20[ insert year ]. Parties [ Insert name of first shareholder ], a company incorporated in England and Wales with company number [ insert company number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] ( Party A); and [ Insert name of second shareholder ], a company incorporated in England and Wales with company number [ insert company number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] ( Party B), each of Party A and Party B being a Party and, together, Party A and Party B are the Parties. Recitals ( A) The Parties intend to commence negotiations concerning a proposed joint venture to [ insert purpose of joint venture ] (the Joint Venture). ( B) To explore, discuss, assess and negotiate the proposed Joint Venture (the Purpose), the Parties will mutually...

Confidentiality letter—private M& A—share purchase—corporate seller Strictly private and confidential To: [ insert buyer name ] [ insert buyer address ] Date: [ insert date ] Dear [ insert buyer contact name ], Proposed acquisition of [ insert target company name ] Limited 1 Introduction 1.1 We write further to our recent dialogue regarding the contemplated disposal by [ insert seller name ] (the Seller) of [ the entire issued share capital OR [ insert other description of number of shares being sold ] ] in [ insert target company name ] Limited (the Company) (the Sale Shares) to [ insert buyer name ] (or an entity within its group of companies) (the Buyer) (the Proposed Acquisition). The Seller and the Buyer are each a party and, together, the parties......

1 Termination Either party may end this Agreement by serving no less than [ enter number ] months’ written notice on the other party, provided that such notice shall not expire prior to the said [ enter number eg first ] anniversary of the date of this Agreement. Either party may bring this Agreement to an end at any time by giving notice in writing to the other party if: the other party commits a material breach of this Agreement that is not capable of remedy at all; the other party commits a material breach of this Agreement and fails to remedy it within [ 14 ] days of receiving written notice of that breach; the other party has not paid any sum due...

Alleged infringer’s name and address [ Date ] Dear [ insert organisation name ] [ Insert name and description of copyright works ] We act for [ name of client ] of [ address ]. We write concerning your conduct and activities. [ Name of client ] [ Name of client ] operates in [ describe: the industry of operation, what the copyright owner does; who in the company produces the copyright works, if relevant how they are employed and what the copyright work is. Define or give the name of the copyright work ]. [ Insert name of client ] is the [ owner OR assignee OR exclusive licensee ] of copyright in [ Name and description of copyright works ] (the Work [ s ]), and a copy is [ enclosed for your attention OR available for inspection on request at our offices...