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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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[ Insert the name and/or title of the appropriate court contact ] [ Insert the court’s address ] [ Insert the date ] Dear [ insert recipient’s name ] [ Insert claimant’s name ] v [ insert defendant’s name ]— Claim No: [ insert claim number ] We act for the Defendant in the above matter. This correspondence is to respectfully notify the court that the Claimant and the Defendant have consented to extend the deadline for service of the Defence until [ insert date ]. The Claimant’s solicitors have been duly included within this correspondence. Yours faithfully [ name of the Defendant’s solicitors and reference ]......

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Private and confidential [ Insert name and address of other party's solicitors ] [ Insert date ] Dear [ insert organisation name ] [ Insert case heading ] — Mediation Notice [ We represent [ insert name of client ] ]. We refer to the agreement entered into by [ insert party ] and [ insert party ] on [ insert date of contract ] (the ‘ Agreement’), and to the dispute resolution clause (clause [ insert clause number ]) (the ‘ Dispute Resolution Clause’) cited within the Agreement......

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[ Place on your firm’s headed paper ] [ Add the claimant’s solicitors’ name and address, including any reference number and/or the responsible lawyer’s name if given in the letter of claim ] [ Insert date ] [ Include your reference ] Dear [ insert organisation name ] [ Insert heading ] We write in reply to your letter of claim dated [ insert date ] [ and, further to our acknowledgement letter dated [ insert date ] ]. [ We act for [ insert name of client ]. ] This correspondence serves as our client’s formal letter of response under paragraph 6(b) of the Practice Direction Pre- Action Conduct and Protocols (the Practice Direction). Notifications [ We confirm that our client has supplied a copy of your letter of claim to its insurers. ]......

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Filed on behalf of the Defendant Witness statement by [ insert name ] Number for witness statement: [ insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness ] Exhibit references: [ insert number ] to [ insert number ] Date on which this statement was made: [ insert date ] [ Date of translation: [ insert date ] ] Claim No. [ insert claim number ] . ......

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Filed on behalf of the defendant Witness statement of [ insert initial and surname of witness ] Statement number for this witness: [ insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness ] Exhibit particulars: [ insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to ] Date on which the statement was completed: [ insert date ] [ Translation date: [ insert date ] ] Claim number: [ insert claim number ] ......

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Filed on behalf of the Defendant Witness statement by [ insert initial and surname of witness ] Statement number: [ insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness ] Exhibit particulars: [ insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to ] Date the statement was completed: [ insert date ] [ Date of translation: [ insert date ] ] Claim No. [ insert claim number ]......

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Filed on behalf of the [ claimant OR defendant ] Witness statement from [ insert initial and surname of witness ] Witness statement number: [ insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness ] Exhibit particulars: [ insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to ] Date the statement was given: [ insert date ] [ Translation date: [ insert date ] ] Claim No. [ insert claim number ]......

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ARCHIVED: This precedent is based on the part 36 provisions in force prior to 1 april 2013. It is therefore for historical purposes only. Private & confidential [ insert name and address of addressee ] [ insert date ] Dear [ insert name of client – Defendant ] [ insert case heading ] Further to our discussion [ insert when you had the discussion, ], I have now received a Part 36 offer to settle from [ insert name of claimant ], and enclose a copy. To assist your decision on whether to accept, I have outlined what a Part 36 offer involves, what the claimant proposes to you, and the potential outcomes of accepting or declining the offer. [ I am, of course, pleased to go over these points again if that would help. ] Please note that the court will not be informed of the existence or terms of this offer...

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ARCHIVED: This precedent reflects the Part 36 provisions in effect before 1 April 2013 and is kept for historical reference only Private and confidential[insert client’s name and address][insert date] Dear [insert your client’s name] [insert the case heading/description of the case if pre-action] Settlement offers ( Part 36 offer) We have been assessing the scope for settlement in this matter and the various ways it might be achieved. You may recall that one such route is a Part 36 offer. This letter sets out, in greater detail, the potential benefits and drawbacks of making that type of offer. What is a Part 36 offer? A Part 36 offer is a written proposal made to the defendant to resolve the issues in dispute. It may relate to the entirety of the claim, a defined part of it, or particular points, allowing it to be shaped to suit the...

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Filed on behalf of the Claimant Statement of evidence by [ insert initial and surname of witness ] Statement number: [ insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness ] Exhibits: [ insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to ] Statement date: [ insert date ] [ Translation completed on: [ insert date ] ] Claim No. [ insert claim number ] [ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [ OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR AT [ insert location ] OR [ specify division ] [ specify specialist court ] [ Insert location ] DISTRICT REGISTRY THE COUNTY COURT AT [ insert location ] [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST Between: [ insert name ] as Claimant and [ insert name ] as...

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ARCHIVED: This precedent has been filed away and is no longer supported. Note: except where a defence was received before 1 April 2013, this precedent is for historical reference only......

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[ insert name and address of client ] [ insert date ] Dear [ insert name of client ] [ insert case heading ] Further to our recent call about the above, I write to confirm the position. As mentioned, [ insert name of defendant’s solicitors ] have asked that you put up security for their client’s costs in this claim; I enclose a copy of their letter for your reference. This note sets out the principal points you should consider regarding that request, together with the consequences of not complying. It should equip you with enough detail to give me informed instructions, for and on behalf of [ insert name of client company ] (the Company), on how you wish to proceed. [ insert name of defendant ] requires a response to the security request by [ insert date ]. I have already requested an additional [ two weeks ], which I...

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Submitted on behalf of the [ Claimant OR Defendant ] Witness statement of [ insert initial and surname of witness ] Statement number: [ insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness ] Exhibits relied upon: [ insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to ] Date of statement: [ insert date ] Claim No.: [ insert claim number ] [ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [ OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR AT [ insert location ] OR [ specify division ] [ specify specialist court ] [ insert location ] DISTRICT REGISTRY THE COUNTY COURT AT [ insert location ] [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST ] between: [ insert name ] Claimant and [ insert name ] Defendant and [ insert name ] Respondent ] [ NUMBER OF WITNESS...

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When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...

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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...

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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 ...

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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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