Legal Precedents

This document serves as a precedent notice of arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (6th edition) 2016 (2016 SIAC Rules). The 2016 SIAC Rules govern arbitrations commenced on or after 1 August 2016, unless the parties have agreed otherwise... In the matter of an arbitration administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Parties [ insert name of Claimant ] — Claimant(s) [ insert name(s) of Respondent ] — Respondent(s) This Notice of Arbitration (the Notice) is lodged and filed in accordance with rule 3 of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (6th Edition, 1 August 2016) ( SIAC Rules)... Demand By this Notice, the Claimant requests that the dispute(s) with the Respondent(s) as outlined below be submitted to arbitration......

Use this decision tree for gifts to determine if you should give or receive a corporate gift. If you are unsure, please reach out directly to [ insert name ] Notes Note 1— Secret gifts All gifts, whether offered or accepted, must be handled transparently, never in secret. Note 2— Gifts to individuals We consider gifts made or taken in an individual’s name, rather than the organisation’s, to be improper. Note 3— Cash Gifts of cash, cash equivalent (eg American Express or Visa gift cards), or securities are prohibited......

This table outlines country-specific thresholds for the value of allowable gifts and hospitality. If you require details for a nation not shown here, reach out to [ insert name ]. All figures apply per person, per occasion, or per item......

We conduct our business [ es ] with integrity. We must all work together to ensure our business [ es ] remain [ s ] free from bribery and corruption. This FAQ, which is central to that aim, sets out how we can achieve our business objectives in a way that aligns with our commitment to combating bribery and corruption. 1 Do the same rules and regulations relating to gifts and hospitality apply in every country? No. Rules and regulations vary from country to country, and in the United States the rules for the federal government are different from those for individual states, and they also differ among the various states. [ Insert organisation’s name ] specifies the appropriate limits for gifts and hospitality in the countries where it operates in our [ international permissible...

Use this hospitality decision tree to judge whether to extend corporate hospitality. If you are unsure, please reach out to [ insert name ]. Please review the notes below before proceeding too. Notes Note 1— Government officials: For public officials, local legislation sets even tighter lawful limits on giving hospitality—see our Gifts and hospitality—government officials policy, available at [ insert where staff can find the policy ]. Note 2— Decision making: The offer of hospitality must not reasonably give rise to an inference that it was meant to directly influence the recipient’s decision making. ......

We conduct our business with integrity. Together, we must protect our business from bribery and corruption. This FAQ, central to that effort, sets out how we can pursue our objectives while staying true to our pledge to counter bribery and corruption. 1 Who is a government or public official? A public official is any person who occupies a legislative, administrative or judicial role of any sort, whether appointed or elected. It also covers anyone carrying out public duties within any arm of national, local or municipal government of a country or territory, or performing a public function for a public agency or a state-owned enterprise—such as professionals employed by public health bodies and officers discharging public functions in state-owned companies. The term also includes an official or agent of a public international organisation, for example the United Nations or the World Bank. 2 Why do we need a...

Dear [ insert name of costs draftsman ] Re: [ Client’s name ] Address: [ Insert address ] Date of Birth: [ Insert date of birth ] Date of Accident: [ Date ] Claim Number: [ insert from N1 claim form ] We write in relation to the above matter. This claim relates to [ insert brief details of case ]. Proceedings were commenced on [ date ] and served on [ date ]. We expect the main issues to include: [ Insert details ] 1 Incurred costs For particulars of incurred costs, please refer to the fee notes and the file attached. We have secured the following evidence: Breach of duty evidence: [ Insert details of expert evidence ] Causation evidence: [ Insert details of expert evidence ] Condition and prognosis evidence: [ Insert details of expert evidence ] Witness statements: [ Insert details of...

Dear [ expert’s name ] Re: [ Client’s name ] Address: [ Insert address ] Date of Birth: [ Insert date of birth ] Date of Accident/incident/negligent treatment [ delete as required ]: [ Insert date ] I am writing to follow up on our earlier correspondence......

Claim No. [ enter claim number ]. [ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [ OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR AT [ enter location ] ] ] [ name division ] [ name specialist court ] [ [ enter location ] DISTRICT REGISTRY OR THE COUNTY COURT AT [ enter location ] [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST ] ] ] before [ The Honourable Mr Justice OR The Honourable Mrs Justice OR His Honour Judge OR Her Honour Judge OR Master OR District Judge ] [ enter name ] dated: [ enter date ] between: [ enter name ] Claimant and [ enter name ] Defendant Directions Having reviewed the allocation questionnaires lodged by the parties. [ And upon the parties having agreed the directions set out below. OR And upon hearing from the parties. ] It is ordered as...

FORTHCOMING CHANGE : The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 obtained Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. For detailed guidance on the Act’s effect on residential tenancies in England, see the Practice Note: Renters' Rights Act 2025—key provisions. How to use these s 8 claim form precedent drafting notes Begin the claim by completing Form N5 and annexing Particulars of Claim in Form N119, as set out (see: Particulars of Claim for possession (rented residential premises)— Form N119). These drafting notes apply solely to completing Form N5. Issue the claim form only once the s 8 notice has been served and has expired, as required, without the tenant leaving the property. For guidance on the applicable steps for seeking possession, see Practice Note: Assured and assured shorthold tenancies—terminating for details......

Claim No. [ insert claim number ]. [ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [ OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [ insert location ] ] ] [ State division ] [ Identify specialist court ] [ Insert location ] DISTRICT REGISTRY OR THE COUNTY COURT AT [ insert location ] [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST ] ] Before [ The Honourable Mr Justice OR The Honourable Mrs Justice OR His Honour Judge OR Her Honour Judge OR Master OR District Judge ] [ insert name ] dated: [ insert date ] between: [ insert name ] Claimant and [ insert name ] Defendant Directions Having considered the allocation questionnaires provided by the parties. [ upon the parties having agreed the directions set out below. AND upon hearing the parties. ] The following is...

Claim No. [ insert claim number ] [ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [ OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR AT [ insert location ] ] ] [ Specify division ] [ Specify specialist court ] [ Insert location ] DISTRICT REGISTRY, OR THE COUNTY COURT AT [ insert location ] [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST ] ] Between: [ insert name ] Claimant and [ insert name ] Defendant Defence [ The Defendant disputes the granting of a new tenancy on the grounds set out in its notice served pursuant to section 25 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (‘the Act’): [ ground or grounds plus full details ]. OR The Defendant disputes the granting of a new tenancy on the grounds identified in its notice under section 26(6) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (‘the Act’): [ ground or...

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 OR THE COUNTY COURT AT [ insert location ] [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST ] ] between: [ insert name ] Claimant and [ insert name ]...

Top-level commitment We conduct our business [ es ] with integrity. All of us must act together to ensure our business [ es ] remain [ s ] untainted by bribery and corruption. This approval request form is central to that endeavour. [ Please see our [ insert, eg Gifts and hospitality policy ]. ] This form must be completed in every instance where a gift or hospitality is of a value above our permitted limit of £[ insert limit ]......

SIAC ARBITRATION NO.[ ] OF 201[ ] IN THE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION BETWEEN: Parties WEIPA RESOURCES LIMITED – Claimant SELANGOR RESOURCES SDN BHD – Respondent This document constitutes the Respondent’s Defence, served in answer to the Claimant’s Statement of Claim ( SOC) lodged on [ insert date ]. Unless otherwise defined, the abbreviations appearing in the Claimant’s SOC are adopted herein. The contents of paragraphs 1 and 2 of the SOC are admitted. Save that the parties executed a written agreement (the Contract) on or about 15 August 2014, and that the governing law of the Contract is the law of [ insert governing law ], paragraph 3 of the SOC is not admitted. Paragraph 4 of the SOC is admitted. Paragraph 5 of the SOC is not admitted. Paragraph 6 of the SOC is...

SIAC ARBITRATION NO.[ ] OF 201[ ] IN THE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION BETWEEN: Parties WEIPA RESOURCES LIMITED Claimant SELANGOR RESOURCES SDN BHD Respondent The Claimant, Weipa Resources Limited ( Claimant), is a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, with its registered address at P. O. Box 1234, Charlotte Street, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The Respondent, Selangor Resources Sdn Bhd ( Respondent), is a company incorporated in Malaysia, with its registered address at 20-02, 500 Federal Plaza, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. By a written agreement made on or about 15 August 2014 between the Respondent and the Claimant (the Contract), the Claimant agreed to buy and the Respondent agreed to sell 20,000 metric tonnes (plus or minus 5% at the Claimant’s option) of low sulphur delayed coking petroleum sponge coke (the Product). The governing law of the Contract is the law of [...

I, [ name ], of [ address ] do solemnly and sincerely declare that: [ I have worked for [ name of owner ] (‘the Owner’) for [ number ] years. Over the past [ number ] years I have served in the capacity of [ description ]. I am thoroughly acquainted with the matters addressed in this statutory declaration. ] OR I am [ a partner in OR employed by ] [ name of firm ], a firm of [ chartered ] surveyors which has, since [ date ], been continuously instructed by [ name of owner ] (‘the Owner’) to [ manage and act as agent OR collect the rents and other income and pay the outgoings OR [ other ] ] on behalf of the Owner in relation to the Property (as defined below). I have...

I, [ name ], of [ address ], do solemnly and sincerely state that: [ I have worked for [ name of owner ] (‘the Owner’) for [ number ] years. During the past [ number ] years I have occupied the role of [ description ]. I am completely familiar with the matters addressed in this statutory declaration. OR I am [ a partner in OR employed by ] [ name of firm ], a practice of [ chartered ] surveyors which, since [ date ], has been continuously engaged by [ name of owner ] (‘the Owner’) to [ manage and act as agent OR collect the rents and other income and pay the outgoings OR [ other ] ] for the Owner in connection with the Property (as defined below). I have personally [ carried out AND/ OR...

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 Acknowledgement of Notice To [ Insert name of building owner ] (‘ Building Owner’), [ insert Building Owner’s main address ]. As adjoining owner under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 (‘the Act’) for [ insert address of adjoining owner’s building ], on notice dated [ insert date ] re proposed works at [ insert address of Building Owner’s building ], without prejudice to my/our rights, [ I OR we ]: [ Delete as appropriate ] [ Consent OR Do not consent ] to a party wall astride our boundary as proposed. [ [ Consent OR Do not consent ] to special foundations on our land. ] [ [ Consent OR Do not consent ] to an earlier start date of [ insert date ]. ] [ I OR we ] accept [ insert...

This is a template closing memorandum for use in a high-yield bond transaction. It provides a framework for completing a high-yield bond deal, outlining the actions required throughout the process. Depending on the transaction, further papers or procedures, including escrow arrangements, might be necessary. What is needed will vary with the features of the offering in question. This model closing memorandum assumes a secured high-yield issue that benefits from group guarantees, carries ratings, is admitted to trading on a stock exchange, and involves the issuer relying on Regulation S and Rule 144A under the US Securities Act 1933. You may encounter transactions that proceed without a closing memorandum; in such cases, lawyers prepare only the certificates that would ordinarily sit behind it. Where this approach is taken, confirm every certificate is produced and that each requisite document and step is...