Legal professional privilege (LPP) is a core legal protection that permits [ insert organisation’s name ] to resist producing evidence to a third party or the court. It enables the organisation to seek expert legal guidance, setting out all pertinent facts to our legal advisers without concern that they will later be revealed and used against us. This short guide sets out what legal professional privilege (LPP) is and how we can best preserve it. 1 What is legal professional privilege? LPP is an umbrella term covering: legal advice privilege (LAP) litigation privilege LPP safeguards the confidentiality of written and verbal communications between lawyers and clients. It is a fundamental entitlement, allowing a party to withhold material from disclosure to any third party or a court. Legal advice privilege Legal advice privilege applies to all confidential communications between a client and their lawyer made for the
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
[ To be printed on the headed paper of the lender’s lawyers ] To: [ insert name and address of Lender ] [ insert date ] Dear [ insert name of Lender ] [ Matter name/reference ] We have served as English law counsel to [ insert name of lender ] (the Lender) in relation to the provision of finance to [ insert name of borrower, company number and registered office ] (the Borrower) comprising a [ term loan and revolving credit facility ] [ describe facilities ] of £[ insert amount ] (the Transaction), and to the negotiation, drafting, execution and completion of the documents specified in Schedule 1 (Documents examined), Paragraph 1 (Opinion Document) (the Opinion Document). We deliver this opinion letter to you, the Lender, pursuant to [ Schedule 2 ] (Conditions Precedent) of the facility agreement between the Lender and the Borrower dated [ insert date ]
[ Headed notepaper of law firm issuing the opinion ] [ insert name and address of Lender ] [ insert date ] Dear [ insert name of Lender ] Facility Agreement dated [ insert date ] made between [ insert name of lender ] (the Lender) and [ insert name of borrower ] (the Borrower) (the Facility Agreement) We refer to clause [ insert number of clause which requires delivery of legal opinion ] of the Facility Agreement, which requires the delivery of a legal opinion. This opinion is provided in satisfaction of that requirement. Unless expressly defined in this opinion, terms defined in the Facility Agreement carry the same meanings when used herein. This opinion is governed by English law and is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England. 1 Background 1.1 This opinion concerns the English law aspects of a transaction (the
This Precedent exists to support you in keeping a record of compliance breaches in your organisation...
This Agreement is entered into on [ insert date ] Parties 1 [ insert supplier name ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] whose registered number is [ insert company number ] and whose registered office is at [ insert registered office ] (the Supplier); and 2 [ insert customer name ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] whose registered number is [ insert company number ] and whose registered office is at [ insert registered office ] (the Customer), (each of the Supplier and the Customer constitutes a party and, collectively, the Supplier and the Customer are the parties). Background ( A) The Supplier is the [ sole ] owner of particular software together with related intellectual property rights. ( B) The Customer is [ insert details of the background to the transfer ]. ( C) The...
This Contract is dated [ insert date ] Parties 1 [ insert name of Manager ] a company constituted in [ England and Wales ] with the number [ insert company number ] and with its registered office located at [ insert address ] ( Manager ); and 2 [ insert name of Artist ] of [ insert address ] ( Artist ).......
This Agreement is entered into on [ date ] Parties [ Insert name of licensor ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with company number [ insert registered number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] ( API Licensor); and [ Insert name of licensee ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with company number [ insert registered number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] ( API Licensee). Each of the API Licensor and the API Licensee is a party, and together the API Licensor and the API Licensee are the parties. Background The API Licensor has created the Platform and has control of the API (as those terms are defined below). The API Licensee has developed the Application (as defined below) and seeks to [ insert as...
This Agreement is dated [ date ] Parties 1 [ insert name of Company ], with its registered office at [ insert address ] (registered in England under no [ insert number ]) (the Company); 2 [ insert name ] of [ insert address ]; 3 [ insert name ] of [ insert address ]; 4 [ insert name ] of [ insert address ]; and 5 [ insert name ] of [ insert address ]......
From: [ name ] of [ address ] (the Company) To: [ name ] of [ address ] (the Producer) Dated: [ date ] Dear [ insert organisation name ] [ name of project ] This letter (the Commissioning Letter) confirms the terms and conditions of the agreement we have reached in relation to the creation of specified development material for the proposed [ describe nature of proposed production ], derived from the outline enclosed at Schedule 1 with the above provisional title ([ describe nature of proposed audiovisual work ]) ( Outline), which the Company intends to produce but gives no undertaking to do so. 1 The Company appoints the Producer under the Company’s standard development terms and conditions ( Standard Conditions), as set out in Schedule 3, to create and supply to the Company, by the respective dates stated in Schedule 2 (...
From: [ name of company ] of [ address ] (the ‘ Company’) To: [ name of artists ] of [ address ] (collectively, ‘you’ or ‘your’) Dated: [ Date ] Dear [ name of artists ] Filming performance by [ insert group name ] for [ specify event or purpose ] This letter confirms the arrangement between you and the Company for your engagement as a group of performing artists, on the terms below, in relation to filming and recording an audio‑visual production of your [ live OR studio ] performance (the ‘ Production’) which the Company intends, though does not commit, to produce. 1 Engagement The Company engages you, and you agree to provide your services as a group of performing artists on [ dates ] at [ times ] at [ venues ], and to perform the programme of works listed in the Schedule, or such other works as the...
This Agreement is entered into on [ date ] Parties 1 [ Insert name of supplier ], a company registered in [ England and Wales ] with number [ insert registered number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] ( Supplier ); and 2 [ Insert name of customer ], a company registered in [ England and Wales ] with number [ insert registered number ] whose registered office is at [ insert address ] ( Customer ), each of the Supplier and the Customer being a party and together the Supplier and the Customer are the parties. Background ( A) The Supplier acts as licensor of certain software applications. ( B) The Customer is [ insert details of Customer’s background/background to licence or relevant transaction. ] ( C) The Supplier has agreed to grant to the Customer, members of its group and certain...
This Agreement is dated [ insert date ] (the Commencement Date) and is entered into by the following: Parties [ insert supplier’s name ], a company registered in [ England and Wales ] with company number [ insert company number ], with its registered office at [ insert registered office ] (the Supplier); and [ insert customer’s name ], a company registered in [ England and Wales ] with company number [ insert company number ], with its registered office at [ insert registered office ] (the Customer), each of the Supplier and the Customer being a party, and together the Supplier and the Customer being the parties. Background The Supplier carries on the business of supplying wi-fi services. The Customer intends to enable its personnel and visitors to access a network of wi-fi hotspots. The Supplier proposes to deliver wi-fi...
The parties agree: From: [ insert name of producer ] (we or us) To: [ insert name of premises owner ] (you) Dated: [ insert date ] Dear [ insert premises owner’s name ] [ insert title of film ] (the Film) This letter sets out the agreement under which you have consented to make available to us the following premises (the Premises), a term that shall cover all chattels, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances of any description in, upon or around the premises: [ specify premises, including details of any inventory or special requirements ] The Premises will be provided to us on a sole and exclusive basis for filming exterior and/or interior scenes for the Film on the following dates: [ specify dates ] You shall make available at the Premises, on the dates referred to in paragraph 1, the facilities listed in the Schedule, in accordance with our...
From: [ insert name of production company ] at [ insert address ] (the Producer) To: [ insert name ] at [ insert address ] (you) Date: [ date ] Dear [ insert name ] We write to record the agreement between you and the Producer for your services, which will be provided under the terms and conditions detailed below. In this letter, Personal Data refers to any details about a living person that enable identification, whether directly or indirectly, notably by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data or an online identifier, or to one or more elements specific to that individual’s physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity. 1 Engagement 1.1 The Producer retains you and, in consideration of the Producer’s undertakings set out in paragraph 3, you agree to supply the Producer with your services as a [ specify...
This Agreement is hereby entered into on [ date ] as follows. Parties [ Insert name of supplier ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] under company number [ insert registered number ], with its registered office at [ insert address ] ( Supplier); [ Insert name of customer ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] under company number [ insert registered number ], with its registered office at [ insert address ] ( Customer), For the purposes of this Agreement, each of the Supplier and the Customer constitutes a party and, together, the Supplier and the Customer constitute the parties. Background ( A) The Supplier is the licensor of certain software applications. ( B) The Customer is [ insert details of the Customer’s background/background to licence or relevant transaction. ] ( C) The Supplier has agreed to grant the Customer a licence to use the...
Training materials These resources comprise template Power Point slides that may form the foundation of single or multiple training sessions covering key aspects of handling commercial and legal risk associated with offshore IT outsourcing initiatives. Trainers are expected to adopt these slides as a useful launchpad for their talks, then tailor them as needed to suit their specific context. The materials can be customised. Click the link below to obtain the presentation. They offer a helpful starting point for preparing presentations......
This Agreement is entered into on [ insert date ] Parties [ insert name of Manager ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ], whose registered number is [ insert company number ], and whose registered office is situated at [ insert registered office ] ( Manager ); and [ insert name of artist ] of [ insert address ] [ insert name of artist ] of [ insert address ] [ insert name of artist ] of [ insert address ] [ insert name of artist ] of [ insert address ] The second, third, fourth and fifth parties to this Agreement are, jointly and severally, collectively referred to herein as the Artists, and for the purposes of this Agreement that expression shall be taken to include the Associates, personal...
This Agreement is entered into on [ date ] PARTIES [ insert name ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with registration number [ insert registered number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the Company); and [ insert name ] of [ insert address ] (the Director) Each of the Company and the Director is a party, and together the Company and the Director are the parties......
This Agreement is entered into on [ insert date ], as set out below. Parties [ insert supplier name ] a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with registered number [ insert company number ] and with its registered office at [ insert registered office ] (the Supplier ); [ insert customer name ] a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with registered number [ insert company number ] and with its registered office at [ insert registered office ] (the Customer ). (each of the Supplier and the Customer being a party and, together, the Supplier and the Customer collectively constitute the parties ). Background ( A) The Supplier is the [ sole ] proprietor of particular software together with associated intellectual property rights. ( B) The Customer is [ insert details of the background to the transfer ]. ( C) The Supplier has agreed to assign [ its OR...
This Agreement is entered into on [ date ] Parties [ Insert name of Publisher ], a company incorporated in [ England ] with registered number [ company number ], whose registered office is at [ address ] ( Publisher); and [ Insert name of Writer ] of [ insert address ] ( Writer). Background The Writer composes musical works and/or authors lyrics of literary works; The Publisher operates in the field of music publishing throughout the Territory and has, inter alia, facilities for the administration and exploitation of musical works; and The Publisher seeks to obtain, and the Writer agrees to grant to the Publisher, the exclusive right to the Writer’s share of the Compositions, subject to this Agreement. It is agreed as follows: 1 Definitions and Interpretation 1.1 In this Agreement: Accounting Period means each six-monthly period ending on 30 June and 31...
Parties This Agreement is entered into on [ insert date ] (the Commencement Date) between the following: [ insert supplier name ], a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number [ insert company number ] and registered office at [ insert registered office ] (the Supplier); [ insert customer name ], a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number [ insert company number ] and registered office at [ insert registered office ] (the Customer). Each of the Supplier and the Customer is a party, and together the Supplier and the Customer are the parties. Background ( A) The Supplier is [ insert Supplier’s background details and the background to the relevant transaction ]. ( B) The Customer is [ insert Customer’s background details ]. ( C) The Supplier intends to create certain Software (as defined below) and the Customer intends to appoint the Supplier to develop the same...
This Agreement is entered into on [ date ] Parties 1 [ insert name of supplier ] [ of OR a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] under number [ insert registered number ] with its registered office at ] [ insert address ] ( Supplier ); and 2 [ insert name of customer ] [ of OR a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] under number [ insert registered number ] with its registered office at ] [ insert address ] ( Customer ) (each of the Supplier and the Customer is a party, and together the Supplier and the Customer constitute the parties). Background ( A) The Customer [ insert information about the business of the Customer ] seeks to [ insert objectives of the project ]. ( B) The Supplier supplies [ insert business of the Supplier ] and holds...
Parties This Agreement is dated [ insert date ]. Between: 1 [ insert name ], a company registered in [ England and Wales ], whose company number is [ insert company number ] and whose registered office is at [ insert registered office ] (‘ Producer’); and 2 [ insert name ] of [ insert address ] (‘ Lender’), concerning the engagement of [ insert name ] (‘ Presenter’)......
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
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...
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 ...
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 ]...