Legal Precedents

Please click to access the Precedent. Please note this register has been created in Excel, and therefore it cannot be downloaded into Word. For detailed guidance on completing a legal risk register, see Practice Note: How to create a legal risk register. However, a concise summary is set out briefly below. What is a legal risk register? A legal risk register is a means of gathering and overseeing all legal risk information in a single location. To produce an effective and reliable register, you must first determine the legal risks your organisation encounters. Understanding your organisation’s risk appetite is also highly advantageous. The register then lets you classify each risk appropriately, assign a score to it, and choose mitigation measures and actions. Separate Precedents exist for a general risk register and for a privacy risk register-see Precedents: Risk register and Privacy risk...

General Item Description Purpose of meeting Introductory session between [ Insert your name ], [ insert your job title ] and [ insert name of Sales and Marketing Director ], Sales and Marketing Director at [ Insert name of organisation ]... Date and time of meeting [ Insert date ] at [ insert time of meeting ] [ am OR pm ]... Attendees [ Insert name of Sales and Marketing Director ] [ Insert your name ] [ [ Insert names of any other invited attendees, eg your line manager ] ] Agenda items Introducing [ insert name of organisation ]’s in-house lawyer Supporting documentation: N/ A Person leading item: [ Insert your initials ] Questions: Introduce yourself to the Sales and Marketing Director, outline where you worked...

1 For the purposes of this clause 1, “ UK Addendum” refers to the International Data Transfer Addendum to the EU Commission Standard Contractual Clauses (version B.1.0) issued by the United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner, as amended, updated or replaced from time to time. The [ insert defined term for party, eg Supplier ] shall fulfil the Importer’s obligations, and the [ insert defined term for party, eg Customer ] shall fulfil the Exporter’s obligations, as detailed in the UK Addendum, which is incorporated into and forms part of this Agreement. 1.1 Within the incorporated UK Addendum, the full legal name, [ trading name (where different from legal name) ], principal address and official registration number of the Importer and the Exporter are as set out in [ insert where set out in this Agreement ], and the Start Date is [ insert, eg ‘the date of this...

DATE Parties [ [ name ] of [ address ] [ and [ name ] of [ address ] ] OR [ name ] and [ name ] both of [ address ] ] ( Lender [ s ] ) [ [ name ] of [ address ] [ and [ name ] of [ address ] ] OR [ name ] and [ name ] both of [ address ] ] ( Borrower [ s ] ) 1 Definitions For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms below shall have the following meanings: Charge • the security created pursuant to clause 7.1; Default • means: any failure by the Borrower [ s ] to fulfil any of their obligations under this Agreement; or the Borrower [ s or one of...

Software escrow Escrow is the arrangement by which two or more parties lodge property or instruments with a dependable third party (an ‘escrow agent’). The escrowed materials are passed to one party once a pre-agreed release condition or trigger occurs, such as that party meeting its obligations or another party failing to meet theirs. Software escrow is a widely used way to protect both software licensors and licensees. Licensors are often unwilling to part with source code and commercially sensitive details about the design of their software. Yet a licensee may feel exposed to the risk of being unable to maintain or support the software if, for example, the licensor becomes insolvent or defaults on its obligations. Depositing those materials with an independent third party in......

Standard CFA (success fee and costs insurance premium not recoverable inter partes) We have explored several ways to fund your costs, including: legal expenses insurance, e.g. under your home or car insurance through a trade union or other membership organisation via a third-party funding arrangement through legal aid [any other method you may have discussed] As none of these routes is available or appropriate, we have agreed to act for you on a no-win-no-fee basis. This is a conditional fee agreement ( CFA), and we have enclosed the agreement with this letter. We are satisfied that this CFA suits your needs and serves your best interests. Key features of no-win-no-fee The table below sets out what you would be responsible for if you succeed, and whether those sums can be recovered from your opponent. Our base costs, which depend on the time spent on...

Submitted on behalf of the Respondent/ Defendant [ insert initials and surname of deponent ] Affidavit number: [ insert the sequence of this affidavit for that deponent, e.g. first ] Exhibits: [ insert identifying initials and the number of each exhibit mentioned ] Date: [ insert date sworn or affirmed ] Claim No. [ insert claim number ] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [ OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [ insert location ] ] [ Specify division ] [ Specify specialist court ] [ Insert location ] DISTRICT REGISTRY ] Between: [ insert name ] Applicant/ Claimant and [ insert name ] Respondent/ Defendant [ insert number of affidavit, e.g. FIRST ] AFFIDAVIT of [ insert full name of deponent ] [ On behalf of the Respondent/ Defendant ] I, [ insert full name of deponent ], [ [ insert job title ] at [ insert name of...

Enforcing an adjudicator’s decision We recognise that, after the Adjudicator issued their decision (the Decision), [ insert name of the responding party ] has declined to pay the sums the Adjudicator directed be paid to you. You have asked us to set out what steps you may take against [ insert name of the responding party ] to compel compliance with the Decision. While adjudicators’ decisions are binding as a matter of law, they do not carry the same standing as court judgments, and therefore cannot be executed in the same manner. Consequently, to require [ insert name of the responding party ] to honour the Decision, you will need to apply to the court. A number of court procedures are available to secure enforcement of adjudicators’ decisions. The approach most often...

Background to this thought leadership Precedent This Precedent originated from a Data Protection Intelligence Group thought leadership project in October 2021, with later updates by Lexis+® UK in February 2022 and again in early 2026. It is designed as a launch point to support organisations and stimulate development of thinking about this privacy expectation across the market. The Precedent will continue to adapt as fresh guidance, market practice and engagement emerge. It supplies a basic text template that can be reshaped for a cartoon, video and/or audio, along with other features (eg a message with emojis) to engage children in a way that suits the app provider’s branding and service. It should be: supported by appropriate just-in-time notifications and warnings (eg if a child changes a setting), and enhanced with suitable functionality enabling users to easily gain an overview and navigate between...

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [ Chancery OR King’s Bench ] SENIOR COURT COSTS OFFICE [ insert location ] District Registry ] Claim Number [ insert claim number ] [ insert name ] Claimant and [ insert name ]......

This guidance explains how to: request the legal department to prepare a contract; forward third party contracts to the legal department for review. 1 Applicability: what is a contract? A contract is a legal document that outlines a formal agreement between two distinct people, companies, or groups. It creates obligations-both rights and duties-recognised or enforced by law. Within this, the term ‘contract’ covers: agreements, certificates, terms and conditions, supply agreements, employment terms, professional services agreements, legal clauses, comfort letters, confirmation letters, term sheets, statements of work, confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure agreements, deeds, leases, documents, forms, guarantees, licences, novations, offer sheets, waivers, warranties, writs, transfers, renewals, extensions, change notes, change control documents, variations, and all other forms of ‘small print’ that set out an agreement between [ insert name of organisation ] and one (or more) other party. Note that a ‘contract’ does not have to bear a...

Private & confidential [ Insert name and address of expert ] [ Insert date ] Dear [ insert name of expert ] [ Insert case heading, eg Ms R Jones v Supermarkets Plc, ET Case Number: 12345 ] Instruction to act as single joint expert Thank you for agreeing to serve as the expert witness in this matter. As noted, you will be appointed as a single joint expert. We represent [ insert name of client ], who is [ bringing OR defending OR an employment tribunal claim against [ insert name of opposing party/parties ]. This letter has been countersigned by the solicitors for [ insert name of opposing party/parties ] to confirm their agreement to the terms set out herein. The purpose of this correspondence is to provide the relevant factual context, supply the key papers, and identify the issues you are asked to...

1 Funds presently held subject to this trust and in need of investment shall be invested in...

CGT-a summary This guide provides an overview of capital gains tax ( CGT). In essence, CGT arises when an asset or property is disposed of and the proceeds exceed the original acquisition costs. The surplus is the gain subject to CGT, although various exemptions and reliefs may, depending on the circumstances, reduce or remove that chargeable amount. Disposal A disposal includes both a sale and a gift. For sales, the disposal proceeds are generally the sale price; however, specific rules can substitute the market value where the transaction is with a connected person. For gifts, the market value of the asset or property is treated as the disposal proceeds. If the sale price is below market value-so part sale and part gift-the market value may replace the actual proceeds, depending on the facts. Acquisition costs The acquisition costs will typically be the amount paid to purchase the asset or...

[ name of client ] [ insert address of client ] [ insert date ] Dear [ name of client ] Estate of [ name of deceased ] deceased Further to our discussion, the documents to declare the inheritance tax ( IHT) payable on the estate and to submit the application for the grant of [ probate OR letters of administration [ with Will annexed ] ] have now been completed. [ Thank you for your comments on the draft papers. ] Please find enclosed the following for your consideration and final approval: [ Updated ] Schedule of assets and ......

[ To appear on the employer’s headed paper or be issued as an email ] [ Date ] Dear [ insert name of employee ], Introducing [ insert name of employer ]’s new hybrid working policy Having gathered the views of staff and people managers via surveys and through consultation with you and your [ trade union ] representatives, I am pleased to confirm that the Company [ has opted to pilot OR is rolling out ] hybrid working in line with a new hybrid working policy. [ This pilot aims to evaluate whether hybrid working arrangements will OR Our hybrid working arrangements aim to ] deliver a better work/life balance, increase flexibility and job satisfaction, enhance productivity and performance, and help us make better use of our ‘physical’ time in the workplace. [ The hybrid working arrangements outlined in the policy are informal and will not result in any...

To the executors and trustees of my Will dated [ ......................................... OR of today’s date ] Under clause [ number of clause in Will dealing with chattels ], I bequeath free of tax all my personal chattels as defined in Section 55(1)(x) of the Administration of Estates Act 1925 [ (including chattels used solely or mainly for business purposes) ] not otherwise specifically dealt with by my......

Applications between EU Member State courts in civil or commercial cases for obtaining evidence are governed by Regulation ( EU) 2020/1783, the Taking of Evidence Regulation (recast). For assistance on the recast, see Practice Note: Taking of Evidence Regulation (recast). Request for the taking of evidence ( Article 5 of Regulation ( EU) 2020/1783 on co-operation between the courts of the Member States in the taking of evidence in civil or commercial matters ( Taking of Evidence Regulation (recast)). Reference No of the requesting court. Requesting court: Name Address: Street and No/ PO box; Place and postcode; Country Tel.; Fax; Email Requested court: Name ...

Company number: [ insert company number ] [ insert company name ] [ limited OR plc ] Minutes of a board of directors’ meeting (the Meeting) of [ insert company name ] [ Limited OR PLC ] (the Company) Held at: [ insert place of meeting ] Held on: [ insert day, month and year of meeting ] at [ insert time of meeting ] [ am OR pm ] Present: [ Insert names of the director(s) physically present ] [ [ Insert names of any directors present by telephone as permitted by the Company’s articles of association ] (by telephone) ] [ [ Insert names of any directors present by other means permitted by the Company’s articles of association ] (by [ insert other means ]) ] In attendance: [ [ Insert name of anyone in attendance, who does not count towards the quorum for the...

[ enter name of beneficiary ] [ enter address of beneficiary ] [ enter date ] Dear [ enter name of beneficiary ] The late [ insert name of deceased ] After my......