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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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This model opt-out notice uses the wording prescribed in Schedule 1 to SI 2010/772 and includes the statements mandated by SI 2010/772, reg 9(6)(aa). Notice to opt out of pension saving If you wish to leave pension saving, please complete this form and hand it directly to your employer promptly. Your complete name Employer’s name Your National Insurance number or your date of birth......

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1 Background 1.1 This policy covers the [ trustees (‘the Trustees’) OR directors of [ insert company name ] (‘the Trustees’), acting in its role as corporate trustee ] of the [ insert name of pension scheme ] (‘the Scheme’). 1.2 Each Trustee has an obligation to act even‑handedly and to advance the aims of the Scheme, while considering the interests of the Scheme’s beneficiaries as a whole. Beneficiaries comprise [ active members, ] pensioners, deferred members, and those asserting rights through them, such as dependants. 1.3 The Trustees may, where appropriate, consider the interests of [ insert name of sponsoring employer ] (the ‘ Employer’) as sponsor of the Scheme, so long as this does not cut across their fiduciary obligations to beneficiaries. Legal advice should be obtained if it is necessary to determine whether a distinct...

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Name of Trustee Information on interest or dispute (actual, potential or otherwise) Date noted Additional steps needed? ( Y/ N) Steps completed Post-review needed? ( Y/ N) Date concluded ......

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To: the [ Active AND/ OR Deferred AND/ OR Pensioner ] Members (“[ the Members ]”) of the [ insert name pension scheme ] [ “the Scheme” ] From: The Scheme’s Trustees Date: [ Insert date sent to members ] Background In accordance with the Pensions Act 2004 ( Pe A 2004) and the Pension Regulator’s General Code of Practice (“the General Code of Practice”), occupational pension schemes must have arrangements ensuring that at least one third of trustees are nominated by members, unless the Scheme is exempt under legislation. The General Code of Practice states that the MNT arrangement should include a mechanism for periodic review to confirm whether it remains suitable for the Scheme, with such reviews to occur every three to five years. The General Code of Practice also indicates that the arrangement should be reassessed whenever there is a material change to the...

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Name of Adviser Information on interests/conflicts (actual, potential, or otherwise) Date of declaration Further action needed? ( Y/ N) Steps taken Follow-up needed? ( Y/ N) Date of resolution......

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This Deed is entered into on the [ insert day ] day of [ insert month ] 20[ insert year ]... Parties [ Insert full company name ], a company incorporated in England and Wales with company number [ insert number ], whose registered office is at [ insert registered company address ] (the ‘ Principal Company’); and [ [ Insert full name of company ] incorporated in England and Wales with company number [ insert number ] and whose registered office is at [ insert registered company address ] OR [ insert individual name(s) ] of [ insert individual address(es) ] ] (the ‘ Trustees’). Background: ( A) [ Insert full name of scheme ] (the ‘ Scheme’) came into being under an [ interim OR definitive ] deed dated [ insert date ]. ( B) The Scheme is at present governed by a trust deed...

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This Deed is entered into on the [ insert day ] day of [ insert month ] 20[ insert year ] Parties [ Insert full company name ], incorporated in England and Wales with company number [ insert number ], and whose registered office is at [ insert registered company address ] (the Departing Employer); [ Insert full company name ], incorporated in England and Wales with company number [ insert number ], and whose registered office is at [ insert registered company address ] (the Receiving Employer); and [ [ Insert full name of company ] incorporated in England and Wales with company number [ insert number ] and having its registered office at [ insert registered company address ] OR [ insert individual name(s) ] of [ insert individual address(es) ] ] (the...

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This Deed is entered into on the [ insert day ] day of [ insert month ] 20 [ insert year ], by and between the parties set out below, namely: Parties [ insert full company name ], registered in England and Wales with company number [ insert number ], and having its registered office situated at [ insert registered company address ] (the Receiving Employer); [ insert full company name ], registered in England and Wales with company number [ insert number ], and having its registered office situated at [ insert registered company address ] (the Principal Employer); [ insert full name of company ], registered in England and Wales with company number [ insert number ], and having its registered office situated at [ insert registered company address ] OR [ insert individual name(s) ] of [ insert...

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This precedent has been produced on the basis that the drafter is acting for the buyer. The following warranties have been prepared for a transaction where: The Buyer will provide pension benefits through its own arrangement or via an appointed provider; and Employees’ past service benefits will not be transferred to the Buyer’s arrangement. You are strongly advised to involve a pensions specialist at the earliest opportunity. 1 Definitions For the purposes of paragraphs 2 to 7 inclusive: Employee means [ [specify as necessary, either by category or by named individuals ]; 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 similar benefit to be given on retirement, long-term ill-health or death, or pursuant to a pension sharing order, in relation to the service or...

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This template is prepared on the footing that the drafter acts for the buyer. The warranties below are framed for a transaction where the Buyer: chooses to mirror pension entitlements for transferring Employees within the same pension scheme by executing a deed of substitution to participate and take on responsibility for the scheme, or agrees to accept a transfer of Employees’ past service benefits from the Seller’s pension scheme into its own scheme. You are strongly advised to engage a pensions specialist at the earliest opportunity. 1 Interpretation and definitions For the purposes of paragraphs 2 to 7 (inclusive): [ Employee means [ define as required, either by class or by naming individuals ]; ] Pension Scheme [s] mean[s] [ [ insert name(s) of scheme(s) ] OR any arrangement or practice for the payment of, or...

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Date: [ insert date ] (1) [ Name of Principal Company ] (2) [ Names of Trustees ] (3) [ Name of New Employer ] Deed of Participation relating to [ Name of Scheme ] This Deed is executed the [ insert day ] day of [ insert month ] 20[ insert year ]. Parties [ insert full company name ] registered in England and Wales under company number [ insert number ] and with its registered office at [ insert registered company address ] (the “ Principal Company”); [ [ insert full name of company ] registered in England and Wales under company number [ insert number ] and with its registered office at [ insert registered company address ] OR [ insert individual name(s) ] of [ insert individual address(es) ] ] (the “...

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This precedent is produced on the assumption that the drafter acts for the buyer and on the footing that the target company (the Company) is a subsidiary of the Seller. You are strongly encouraged to engage a pensions specialist at the earliest opportunity. 1 Definitions For the purposes of paragraphs 2 to 9 (inclusive): Employee means any current or former employee, officer or director of the Company [ or of any Group Company ] [ and any other person involved in managing the affairs of the Company ]; Pension Scheme[s] means [ [ name(s) of scheme(s) ] OR an arrangement or practice for the payment of, or contribution towards, an annuity, pension, lump sum, gratuity or similar benefit to be provided on retirement, ill-health, death or change in service status, or pursuant to a pension sharing order, in relation to the service or...

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This precedent has been produced on the footing that the drafter is acting for the buyer. It proceeds on the understanding 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 7 (inclusive): Employee denotes any current or former employee, officer, or director of the Company [ or of any Group Company ] [ as well as any other individual involved in the management of the affairs of the Company ]; Pension Scheme refers to any arrangement or practice for the payment of, or contribution towards, an annuity, pension, lump sum, gratuity, or comparable benefit to be provided on retirement, ill-health, death, or change in service status, or under a pension sharing order, in relation to the service or historic service of an...

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This template has been prepared on the basis that the writer is acting for the buyer, and that the target company (the Company) is a subsidiary of the Seller. It is strongly recommended that a pensions expert is engaged at the earliest opportunity. 1 Definitions For purposes of paragraphs 2 to 9 inclusive, the following apply: Employee means any present or former employee, officer, or director of the Company [ or of any Group Company ] [ and includes 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 for contributing towards, an annuity, pension, lump sum, gratuity, or a similar benefit to be provided upon retirement, ill-health, death, or a change in service status, or in...

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Date: [ insert date ] (1) [ name of Former Principal Employer ] (2) [ names of Trustees ] (3) [ name of the New Principal Employer ] Deed of Substitution of principal employer[ and change of scheme name] relating to [ name of the scheme ] This deed is entered into on the [ insert day ] day of [ insert month ] 20[ insert year ]. Parties [ insert name of retiring employer ], incorporated in England and Wales under company number [ insert company number ], with its registered office at [ insert registered company address ] (the Former Principal Employer); [ [ insert full name of company ] incorporated in England and Wales under company number [ insert company number ] and whose registered office is at [ insert registered company address ] OR [ insert individual name(s) ] of [ insert...

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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 ]...

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