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
[ 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
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
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. ...
PMI— Guide to the Key Principles of Pension Administration Agreements ( November 2014) In November 2014, the Pensions Management Institute ( PMI) unveiled a revised best practice guide that outlines the core principles governing pension administration agreements. The guide was developed in partnership with CMS and Muse Advisory. It is particularly pertinent to third-party administrators, though it also applies to schemes where administration functions are carried out in-house......
FORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 26 November 2025, within Budget 2025, it was confirmed that from April 2029, only the first £2,000 per year of any pension payment made under a salary sacrifice arrangement will be exempt from National Insurance contributions ( NICs). Employee sums put through salary sacrifice above £2,000 a year will attract both employer and employee NICs, so any amount over £2,000 will, for NICs, be treated in the same way as other employee workplace pension contributions. Employer contributions remain unchanged, and income tax relief is unaffected. Employers will be required to report the total amount of salary sacrificed via existing payroll software, with HMRC committing to engage with stakeholders......
FORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 26 November 2025, within Budget 2025, the government confirmed that, from April 2029 onwards, only the initial £2,000 per year in total of any pension payment under a salary sacrifice scheme arrangement will escape National Insurance contributions ( NICs). Amounts employees sacrifice beyond £2,000 annually will attract both employer and employee NICs, meaning any sum over that limit will, for NICs purposes, be handled in the same way as standard employee workplace pension payments. Employer pension contributions are unchanged, and income tax relief also remains intact. Businesses must record the aggregate salary given up using their existing payroll software systems, and HMRC has pledged to consult and engage stakeholders, as required. Further HMRC guidance will be published ‘before April 2029’......
FORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 26 November 2025, within Budget 2025, it was confirmed that, from April 2029, only the first £2,000 each year of pension savings made under a salary sacrifice arrangement will escape National Insurance contributions ( NICs). Any amount an employee sacrifices above £2,000 per annum will attract both employer and employee NICs, meaning the surplus over £2,000 will, for NICs, be handled in the same manner as other staff workplace pension contributions. Employer-paid contributions are not altered by this measure, and income tax relief continues as before, as announced in Budget 2025 officially......
FORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 26 November 2025, within Budget 2025, the government confirmed that from April 2029, only the first £2,000 per year of pension saving made under a salary sacrifice arrangement will be exempt from National Insurance contributions ( NICs). Employee sums channelled through salary sacrifice above £2,000 a year will attract both employer and employee NICs, with the effect that any portion exceeding £2,000 will be treated for NICs in the same manner as other employee workplace pension contributions. Employer contributions remain unchanged, and income tax relief is unaffected. Employers will be required to report the total salary sacrificed through existing payroll software, and HMRC has pledged to engage with stakeholders across the sector. HMRC will issue further guidance ‘before April 2029’. The National Insurance Contributions ( Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill 2026 will introduce a new subsection into section 4 of the Social...
FORTHCOMING CHANGE On 26 November 2025, as part of Budget 2025, it was confirmed that from April 2029 only the first £2,000 per year of pension contributions made via a salary sacrifice arrangement will be exempt from National Insurance contributions ( NICs). Any employee contributions sacrificed above £2,000 a year will attract both employer and employee NICs, meaning the portion exceeding £2,000 will, for NICs purposes, be handled in the same way as other employee workplace pension contributions. Employer contributions are unchanged, and income tax relief remains in place......
FORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 26 November 2025, as part of Budget 2025, it was confirmed that from April 2029, only the first £2,000 in each year of pension saving arranged via salary sacrifice will be exempt from National Insurance contributions ( NICs). Any employee amounts channelled through salary sacrifice above £2,000 annually will attract both employer and employee NICs, meaning any sum beyond £2,000 will, for NICs, be handled in the same manner as other staff workplace pension payments. Employer contributions remain unchanged, and income tax relief is also preserved. Employers must report the value of salary surrendered using existing payroll systems, with HMRC pledging to consult stakeholders. HMRC intends to issue additional guidance ‘before April 2029’, ahead of the April 2029 start date......
Note: these due diligence questions are prepared for the buyer and are broadly framed. Not every question will be pertinent to each pension scheme. In practice, they should be tailored as required to reflect the circumstances of the specific transaction (and relevant pension schemes). Note: the meanings of ‘ Business’ and ‘ Seller’ in this questionnaire are intended to mirror the definitions in the sale and purchase agreement for the business the buyer is acquiring. In an asset sale, the buyer will not usually take on the seller’s pension scheme. 1 Pensions 1.1 Please list: (a) all pension schemes to which the Seller is currently paying contributions (or would be but for a contributions holiday) or in which the Seller participates; (b) all life assurance schemes and/or other comparable protection schemes; (c) any former pension schemes of the Seller that applied before the...
Note The term ‘ Company’ signifies the target company the purchaser is set to acquire, along with all other group companies (subsidiaries) that are to be acquired......
This note offers general guidance about financial disclosure. Your family lawyer will be able to give specific advice tailored to your circumstances. What is financial disclosure? Financial disclosure means providing your spouse or partner, and the court, with complete information about your personal financial position together with your anticipated needs and resources. It is ordinarily the first step your family lawyer will ask you to take, because they cannot advise you properly on the likely outcome of your matter without a clear understanding of where both you and your spouse/partner stand financially. In financial cases, transparency is crucial whatever route you choose to reach an agreement, whether inside or outside the court system. If you commence court proceedings, the court will require both you and your spouse/partner to complete a detailed financial statement (a form known as Form E) before the first hearing. In...
The trustees of the Scheme (the Trustees) have determined [ with the approval of [ insert name of person ] ] , in line with [ insert clause/rule in governing deed and rules permitting......
THIS PRECEDENT APPLIES TO SCHEMES UNTIL 5 APRIL 2016. For more details, refer to Practice Note: Payment of surplus to employer—ongoing pension schemes......
In line with s 241 of the Pensions Act 2004, the Scheme’s trustees (the Trustees) have agreed to adopt the member-nominated trustee arrangement as attached herein......
THIS PRECEDENT APPLIES TO SCHEMES UNTIL 5 APRIL 2016. FOR MORE DETAILS, CONSULT PRACTICE NOTE: Payment of surplus to the employer—ongoing pension schemes......
To the attention of the Trustees of [ enter pension scheme name ] (the “ Scheme”) Please note: to be valid, this nomination form must reach [ enter the name and address of appropriate individual ] no later than [ enter the date and time at least one day and one month after members are asked to nominate ] Nominations......
To: the [ active AND/ OR deferred AND/ OR pensioner ] members [ (the “ Members”) ] of the [ insert name of pension scheme ] [ (the “ Scheme”) ] From: The trustees of the Scheme Date: [ Insert date sent to members ] The Pensions Act 2004 (the “2004 Act”) and the Pensions Regulator’s General Code of Practice (the “ General Code of Practice”) require occupational pension schemes to have arrangements ensuring that at least one third of trustees are nominated by members, unless the Scheme is exempt under legislation. Background Consistent with the 2004 Act and the General Code of Practice, the trustee [ s ] of the Scheme (the “ Trustees”) invite nominations from those eligible to nominate for [ insert number of member-nominated trustees sought ] new member-nominated trustee roles. The current position The Scheme is currently...
The Scheme's process for choosing and appointing member-nominated trustees states that, if nominations outnumber vacancies for a member-nominated trustee, a ballot shall then be conducted in those circumstances accordingly......
ARCHIVED: This archived precedent comprises a set of recitals for a deed establishing a trust-based pension scheme. The recitals therefore serve to set out the context of, and rationale for, an agreement. Such recitals are usually not considered legally binding. This precedent is not maintained......
This precedent is prepared on the assumption that the drafter acts for the seller. It also proceeds on the basis that the target company (the Company) is a subsidiary of the Seller. You are firmly encouraged to bring in a pensions specialist at the earliest opportunity. 1 Definitions For the purposes of paragraphs 2 to 11 (inclusive): Employee means any current or former employee, officer or director of the Company [ or of any Group Company ] [ and any other person participating in the management of the Company’s affairs ] ; Pension Scheme [ s ] mean [ s ] [ [ name(s) of scheme(s) ] OR an arrangement or practice for the payment of, or contribution towards, an annuity, pension, lump sum, gratuity or comparable benefit to be provided on retirement, long-term ill-health or death, or pursuant to a pension sharing order, in...
This precedent is prepared on the footing that the drafter acts for the Seller. It is prepared on the basis that the target company (the Company) is a subsidiary of the Seller. It is strongly recommended that a pensions specialist is engaged at the earliest opportunity. 1 Definitions For the purposes of paragraphs 2 to 12 (inclusive), the following definitions set out below shall apply: Employee means any current or former employee, officer, or director of the Company [ or of any Group Company ] [ and any other individual involved in the management of the Company’s affairs ] ; Pension Scheme means any arrangement or practice providing for, or contributing towards, an annuity, pension, lump sum, gratuity, or similar benefit on retirement, long-term ill-health, or death, or pursuant to a pension sharing order, arising from the service or historic service of an...
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 ]...