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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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1 Your details Practice name [ Enter name ] Policy reference [ Enter number ] Primary contact [ Enter name ] Contact information [ Enter contact details (email address, telephone number, etc) ] 2 Claimant/potential claimant details Claimant/potential claimant name [ Enter name ] Further claimants/potential claimants linked to this matter? ......

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Created to support staff training on the offence of involvement in organised crime group activities under the Serious Crime Act 2015 ( SCA 2015), this presentation serves as a practical resource. The training assets can be tailored to your needs......

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1 Policy statement The Company is committed to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion ( EDI). By this we mean: equality: delivering fair treatment and equal opportunity for all employees, workers and job applicants, and eradicating unlawful discrimination; diversity: acknowledging, respecting and valuing the differences in our people’s protected characteristics, backgrounds, skills and experience, and encouraging gender, age and ethnic diversity, alongside diverse physical ability and neurodiversity across our workforce; inclusion: creating a fair, safe workplace for everyone that values difference and enables each person to be themselves, reach their potential and thrive at work. The Company will not unlawfully discriminate against any employee, worker or job applicant on the basis of any protected characteristic recognised by current legislation, namely: age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage or civil partnership status; pregnancy and maternity; race (including colour,...

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What’s the issue? The Serious Crime Act 2015 ( SCA 2015) creates an offence for involvement in the activities of an organised crime group. Participation Engaging in any conduct that you know, or reasonably suspect, either: (a) constitutes the criminal activities of an organised crime group; or (b) will assist an organised crime group to continue its criminal activities. Criminal activities Conduct amounting to offences carrying a maximum sentence of seven years or more (eg drug or human trafficking, firearms offences, fraud, child exploitation and cybercrime). No financial gain needs to be present. Organised crime group An organised crime group means three or more individuals who act, or agree to act, together to advance the pursuit of criminal activities. This is a wide-ranging definition. In principle, the offence could arise in relation to any conduct that helps,...

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Information for clients By law, we must confirm the origin of funds [ and the source of wealth ] for your matter. Your data will stay confidential and be used solely to meet regulatory obligations. Without adequate details and/or proof showing how the monies for your transaction were obtained, we may not be able to move your matter forward. This process is a legal requirement and is carried out for compliance purposes. Kindly complete and return this form at your earliest convenience. It helps us satisfy mandatory checks on your transaction. Client and matter details Client(s) full name(s) or entity name(s) for corporate client(s): [ Insert full name(s) ] Client/matter reference number: [ Insert client/matter reference number ] Details of matter: [ Insert description ] Source of funds information Please describe how the funds used in this matter were generated. Include relevant amounts, dates,...

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1 Introduction and purpose 1.1 We maintain robust arrangements designed to recognise, oversee and control every material risk to our business, including any that could reasonably stem from our connected practices. 1.2 We continually assess and review our financial resilience and the ongoing sustainability of the business. 1.3 On becoming aware that the firm will cease to practise, we are under a regulatory obligation to carry out a clear, timely and orderly wind‑down of operations, and to notify the Solicitors Regulation Authority ( SRA) prior to closure. 1.4 We are likewise obliged to safeguard client confidentiality, and that obligation endures even after a client’s matter has fully finished. 1.5 Shutting a practice also entails a range of further actions and demands careful, proper advance planning. 1.6 This plan: 1.6.1 aims to ensure we undertake all...

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This helps you comply with the requirements of the SRA Accounts Rules by maintaining a central log of residual balances. It is designed for use by law firms. Please click to download this register. Please note that this register has been prepared in Excel and therefore it cannot simply be downloaded to Word......

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Dear All Our [ insert frequency eg quarterly or annual ] record [ insert description eg audit or review ] phase is now complete...

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Our presentation aims to coach your team on your risk management policy, and to share risk information with your staff members effectively. These training resources are customisable. This edition of the training pack is produced in Power Point, and therefore it cannot be downloaded into Word directly from this page. Use the link below to download the Power Point presentation......

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AML, CTF & counter-proliferation financing training record Please click to view Excel version of this register...

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A: General information Register last updated: [ Insert date ] Updated by: [ Insert name ] Entry 1 Software: [ Office 365 ] Provider: [ Microsoft ] Version: [ insert ] Purpose: [ Word processing ], [ Email application ], [ Calendars ], [ Presentations ] Access: [ None. Available to all users ] Notes: [ Annual subscription model ] Entry 2 Software: [ insert ] Provider: [ insert ] Version: [ insert ] Purpose: [ Client relationship management ( CRM) ] Access: [ Restricted to partners and senior associates ] Notes: [ A process ensures entries are reviewed on an annual basis ]......

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This template is designed for legal practices...

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1 About our terms 1.1 These terms of use ( Terms) set out how you may access this website and all of its material (the Site). These Terms apply between [ insert name of website operator ] (we, us or our) and you, the individual accessing or using the Site (you or your). 1.2 You should read these Terms carefully before using the Site. By using the Site, or otherwise signalling your consent, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any of them, you must stop using the Site immediately. 1.3 [ The Site is made available by us to you without charge for information [ or entertainment ] purposes only. OR These Terms apply to any sections of the Site, its functionality and content that are provided to you free of charge for...

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This Agreement is entered into on [ insert date ]. Parties [ insert name of company ] [ of OR a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] under registration number [ insert registered number ], whose registered office is at ] [ insert address ] ( Supplier ); [ insert name of introducer ] [ of OR a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] under registration number [ insert registered number ], whose registered office is at ] [ insert address ] ( Introducer ). ( Each of the Supplier and the Introducer is a party, and together the Supplier and the Introducer are the parties)......

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A: General information Review date [ Please enter date ] Trainee solicitor [ Please enter name ] Reviewing supervisor [ Please enter name ] [ Department ] [ Remove if not relevant ] Training stage [ Which point of training contract has been reached, eg seat 3 of 4 or month 15 of 24? ]......

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Name of trainee [ Insert trainee’s name ] Appraising supervisor [ Insert appraising supervisor’s name ] Appraisal period From [ insert date ] to [ insert date ] Date of appraisal [ Insert date ] Aim of the meeting Offer feedback on your current performance; Plan your training so your development is actively supported; Agree objectives that help you achieve the skills required to meet the SRA Standards and Regulations and the Practice Skills Standards. What the meeting will cover Parts 1–6: Performance appraisal Parts 7 and 8: Training needs Part 9: Objectives for the next appraisal period Preparation for appraisal meeting Please review and complete sections 1–7 before the meeting and share a copy of the finished form with the appraising supervisor in advance. You may also wish to reflect on Parts 8 and 9. Expect the meeting to last [ 1–1.5 ] hours, as...

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1 Review Name of reviewer(s) [ Insert name(s) ] Review date [ Insert date ] Count of files/pages added during the review period [ Insert number ] Count of files/pages removed during the review period [ Insert number ] Count of files/pages amended during the review period [ Insert number ] Were any irregularities noted? ☐ Yes ☐ No [ If yes, insert details ] 2 Actions identified as a result of this review Provide details of any actions arising from your monitoring. Action [ Insert action ] — Person responsible [ Insert name ] — Deadline [ Insert deadline ] Action [ Insert action ] — Person responsible [ Insert name ] — Deadline [ Insert deadline ] Action [ Insert action ] — Person responsible [ Insert name ] — Deadline [ Insert...

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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......

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1 General information Review date [ Insert date ] Reviewer(s) [ Insert name of person(s) conducting review ] 2 Review and findings Are your cybersecurity/cybercrime plans, policies and procedures current and appropriate for purpose? ☐ Yes ☐ No If not, be sure to create an action in section 3 to revise your policy and processes Are your Website—cybercrime—monitoring form and Cybersecurity IT update log current?......

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1 Introduction We have carried out a firm-wide evaluation of the likelihood that our systems and/or services could be affected by cybercrime. This appraisal took account of: our key IT assets; the likeliest targets; possible attack types; our protective measures. 2 Critical IT/data assets We have identified our vital IT and data holdings. These comprise: client information; [ staff data; ] [ website; ] [ IT server; ] [ email server; ] [...

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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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