Jurisdiction(s):
United Kingdom
Related legal acts
Key definition
Waiver definition

What does Waiver mean? In practice, waiver describes a party choosing not to insist on strict contractual performance, thereby giving up, temporarily or permanently, a contractual right or remedy. It is a descriptive, case law concept used across contract law and procedure in England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland. Key features: - Express or implied by conduct, but intention must be clear and unequivocal. - May occur before or after breach. After breach, not exercising a right to terminate is often called an election or affirmation (a waiver of the termination right). - A one‑off indulgence usually suspends strict performance and can be withdrawn...

Read More Right Arrow

Form of conditional waiver letter: conditions precedent to drawdown under bilateral facility agreement (England and Wales)

Precedents
imgtext

[ To appear on the lender’s headed paper ]

[ enter date ]

To: [ enter the borrower’s name and address ] [ and ] [ enter the guarantor’s name and address, where applicable ]

Dear [ enter the full name of the borrower and, where applicable, the full name of the guarantor ]

  1. We make reference to the facility agreement dated [ insert date of facility agreement ] between [ insert name of borrower ] (the Borrower) and [ insert name of lender ] (the Lender), as it may from time to time be amended, novated, supplemented, restated or replaced in accordance with its provisions (the Facility Agreement).
  2. [ We further refer to the guarantee dated [ insert date of guarantee ] between [ insert name of guarantor ] (the Guarantor) and the Lender, as amended, novated, supplemented, restated or replaced from time to time in line with its terms (the Guarantee). ]
  3. Unless this letter states otherwise, or the context dictates a different reading, any words or expressions defined in the Facility Agreement shall bear the same meaning in this letter...
To view the latest version of this document and thousands of others like it, sign-in with LexisNexis or register for a free trial.
Web page updated on 22/05/2026

Popular documents

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

Read More Right Arrow

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...

Read More Right Arrow

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 ...

Read More Right Arrow

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 ]...

Read More Right Arrow