Legal Precedents

This Precedent is an adaptable Word template, which can be saved, downloaded or printed from this link: Completion statement—sale of property This Precedent serves as a straightforward completion statement template, suitable for adapting to the sale of freehold or leasehold land, whether with vacant possession or held subject to leases. It provides for the purchase price and deposit, any fixed amounts, apportionments, and dealing with late completion. Designed as an initial framework, it should be customised to reflect details of the deal. It is not appropriate for use when granting a lease......

Before the [ insert name ] Magistrates' Court on [ insert date ] Defendant: [ insert name of the individual liable for the statutory nuisance OR, where appropriate, the owner of the premises from which the nuisance originates ] Address: [ insert address ] Matter of complaint That, on [ insert date ], a statutory nuisance, within meaning of Environmental Protection Act 1990, s 79(1) [ specify paragraph ], was present at [ specify the premises and its address ] and still persists now, and that [ name of person responsible for the statutory nuisance ] remains responsible for the statutory nuisance......

[ insert address of claimant's instructing solicitor ] [ insert date ] To: [ insert name of person or local authority responsible; and address ] [ insert name ], Existence of a statutory nuisance Notice under section 82(6) of environmental protection act 1990 We act for our client, [ insert name ], and hereby give you notice of [ his OR her OR its ] intention to commence proceedings against [ you OR your authority ] under the provisions of Section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990......

PROMISSORY NOTE Principal sum: £[ enter amount in figures ] ([ enter amount in words ]) [ enter date ] [ enter name of company ], a company registered in England and Wales with registration number [ enter company number ], whose registered office is at [ enter address ], together with [ enter name of company ], a company registered in England and Wales with registration number [ enter company number ], whose registered office is at [ enter address ], (the ‘ Promisor [ s ]’), [ jointly and severally ] hereby undertakes [ s ] to pay [ enter name and address of payee ] (the ‘ Payee’) [ or to the order of the Payee OR to bearer ] [ on demand OR [ enter number of months ] months after date OR [ enter number of days ] days after sight ], at [...

This [ Deed OR Agreement ], dated [ • ] 20[ • ], is entered into by the Parties: 1 [ insert name ], a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number [ insert company number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the [ Settlor OR Lender ]); and 2 [ insert name ] of [ insert address ] (the [ Trustee OR Borrower ])......

The SRA Standards and Regulations include two Codes of Conduct, one for firms and one for solicitors, RELs, RFLs and RSLs. This presentation serves as a training resource to help you brief your firm’s people on the SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs, RFLs and RSLs (the Code for Solicitors). It explains the Code’s scope and draws attention to important provisions, notably the SRA’s expectations regarding fair treatment and standards of behaviour in the workplace. It also offers a concise summary of the SRA’s breach reporting requirements, presented in outline as an introduction......

Not for release, publication or distribution (in whole or in part, directly or indirectly) in, into or from the united states of america, canada, australia or japan or any other jurisdiction where to do so would constitute a violation of the relevant laws or regulations of such jurisdiction. [ New shares of the offeror to be allotted under the offer have neither been, nor will be, registered in the united states of america under the securities act of 1933, as amended, nor under any relevant securities laws in canada, australia, or japan......

[ On the official letterhead of the FRANCHISEE adviser ] [ Enter the franchisor adviser’s name ] [ Enter the franchisor adviser’s address ] Dear [ Enter the franchisor adviser’s name ] The contract proposed to be entered between [......

Not for release, publication or distribution (in whole or in part, directly or indirectly) in, into or from the United States of America, Canada, Australia or Japan or any other jurisdiction where to do so would constitute a violation of the relevant laws or regulations of such jurisdiction. This announcement is not, and shall not be taken as, an offer or invitation to purchase, acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, nor a solicitation of any vote or approval, in any jurisdiction in connection with the acquisition or otherwise. The scheme document, or, if [ Offeror] chooses to proceed by way of an offer, the offer document, will set out the complete terms and conditions of the proposed acquisition, together with instructions on how to vote in respect of the scheme. Any decision or response regarding the offer should be made solely on the...

This Precedent presentation This Precedent presentation serves as a training tool that you can use to help brief your team on the SRA Standards and Regulations. It addresses the SRA Principles, the Codes of Conduct for individuals and for firms, the various different routes by which solicitors may practise, non-compliance, and reporting of breaches. The training resources can be tailored. This edition of the training pack is provided in Power Point and therefore it cannot be downloaded to Word from this page......

Question Correct answer 1. As a law firm regulated by the SRA, what must we adhere to? (c) SRA Standards and Regulations and any relevant legislation and rules that govern our business in general 2. How many Principles does SRA have? (b) 7 3. Which one of the options below is not an SRA Principle? (c) Comply with your legal and regulatory duties 4......

How to use this test These questions assess your understanding following your attendance at our Introduction to Compliance training. Once you have completed the test, please hand it back to [ insert name ]. General Name of person completing the test: [ Insert name ] Role: [ Insert role ] Date: [ Insert date ] Multiple choice questions Ring the correct option. As an SRA-regulated law firm, what must we comply with? UK legislation SRA Standards and Regulations and Law Society Practice Notes SRA Standards and Regulations and any other applicable legislation and rules that apply to our business generally How many SRA Principles are there? ...

These training resources present an introduction to execution, setting out the principal aspects of completing simple contracts and deeds, plus the key considerations that apply when executing such documents, in the context of the typical work undertaken by commercial contracts lawyers. They comprise template Power Point slides with accompanying notes for a trainer to use when explaining the law on execution of deeds and contracts in practice. Topics covered include: identifying deeds versus simple contracts execution formalities for common entities practical challenges in company execution witnessing requirements counterparts electronic signatures The training materials are customisable. Click the link below to download the Power Point presentation......

Divorce Dear [ insert client’s name ] I have received from the court your [ husband OR wife ]’s sealed acknowledgement of service ( Form D10), and I enclose a copy for your records. This confirms that your [ husband OR wife ] does not contest the divorce, so it may continue on an undefended basis. I am therefore able to apply for decree nisi, which is the next step in the divorce process. The significance of decree nisi is that, once it is pronounced, the court can make orders in respect of financial matters ancillary to the divorce. Six weeks and a......

Dear [ insert organisation ] [ insert case name ] [ insert case reference number ] We attach our client's application for decree nisi to be made absolute......

Dear [ insert respondent’s name ] Your [ wife OR husband ] ’s divorce application, seeking to bring your marriage to a close, has now been dealt with by the court......

Central Family Court Decree Absolute Search Section First Avenue House 42–49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NP Dear [ Insert name ] We represent [ insert name ] [ , the [ petitioner/applicant OR respondent ] ]. [ [ He OR She ] has not had contact with [ his OR her ] [ wife OR husband ] for [ insert number ] years. ] We would be grateful if you could conduct a search of the central index to establish whether our client’s [ wife OR husband ] has, at any point, issued divorce proceedings and secured a decree absolute/final order. Please search between [ insert date ] and [ insert date ]. We enclose: [ our cheque in respect of the fee OR the application for a fee exemption or remission form ] Form D440 We look forward to your reply. Yours faithfully [ insert signature ] Enc Cheque Form D440......

This presentation has been designed as a training aid This deck serves as a training tool to brief your team on the SRA Standards and Regulations, the complex web of compliance duties that apply to an SRA‑regulated law firm, why compliance is vital, the responsibilities of your firm’s COLP and COFA, and the repercussions of not meeting regulatory obligations. The training materials are fully customisable. This release of the training pack has been produced in Power Point and therefore currently just cannot simply be downloaded into Word directly from this page at this time only......

[ Letterhead ] Dear [ insert client’s name ] [ Insert summary of the scope of services covered by the general retainer ] This general retainer letter, together with the enclosed Terms of Business, sets out how we will act for you in relation to [ insert summary of the scope of services covered by the general retainer ]. A fuller outline of the services within this general retainer appears at section 1 below. Taken together, this letter and the Terms of Business constitute the contract between us. This does not constitute a [ Non-contentious OR Contentious ] business agreement for the purposes of the Solicitors Act 1974. If anything in this letter or other materials we supply is unclear, please contact me—for example, if you need information in larger print, an alternative format, or a different language. 1 Scope of services and...

A complaint may cover any statement of dissatisfaction regarding the service provided by us. Complaints can arrive in writing (eg letter, email, social media, or online review platforms) or be made verbally, in person or by telephone. If a client, or any individual linked to a matter on which you are working, or for which you are supervisor, raises a concern or complaint, you must notify [ insert name of person responsible for handling complaints ] using this Internal complaint report form. This remains the case even if you consider the issue could/should be managed informally......