Legal Precedents

[ ON THE LETTERHEAD OF THE CLAIMANT’ S SOLICITORS] For the attention of [ MANAGING PARTNER] [ NAME OF DEFENDANT ACCOUNTANT ] [ ADDRESS LINE 1 ] [ ADDRESS LINE 2 ] [ POSTCODE ] [ DATE ] Dear [ insert organisation name ] [ PROSPECTIVE CLAIMANT’ S NAME ] and [ PROSPECTIVE DEFENDANT’ S NAME ] Preliminary notice of claim We act for our client, [ insert client’s name ]......

Date of Agreement _____________________________________ 20[ XX ] Parties [ name of company ], a company duly incorporated in [ insert jurisdiction ] (registered number [ insert co. number ]) with its registered office at [ insert address ] ( Company ); and [ name of company ], a company duly incorporated in [ insert jurisdiction ] (registered number [ insert co. number ]) with its registered office at [ insert address ] ( Customer ). Background The Customer owns and operates the Customer’s Installation. The Company owns and operates the Distribution System. The Customer intends to export electricity produced by the Customer’s Installation to the Company’s Distribution System. [ The Parties intend to enter into a contract on or about the date of this Agreement, under which electricity generated by the Customer’s Installation shall be supplied by the Customer to the...

[ To be printed on the claimant’s solicitors’ headed paper ] Our reference: [ insert your file reference for this matter ] For the attention of: [ INSERT RELEVANT NAME ] [ NAME OF DEFENDANT OR DEFENDANT’ S SOLICITOR IF KNOWN ][ ADDRESS LINE 1 ][ ADDRESS LINE 2 ][ POSTCODE ] [ DATE ] Dear [ insert name ] [ PROSPECTIVE CLAIMANT’ S NAME ] AND [ PROSPECTIVE DEFENDANT’ S NAME ] LETTER OF CLAIM [ We refer to our correspondence dated [ insert date of your preliminary notice of claim, if sent ]. That correspondence constituted a preliminary notice of claim issued in accordance with the Pre- Action Protocol for Professional Negligence, and required your acknowledgement by [ insert date ]. ] [ We note your letter dated [ insert date ] confirming receipt of the preliminary notice. However, we still await confirmation that your...

[ ON THE LETTERHEAD OF THE CLAIMANT’ S SOLICITORS ] Our ref: [ insert your file reference for this matter ] For the attention of [ RELEVANT NAME ] [ NAME OF DEFENDANT OR DEFENDANT’ S SOLICITOR, IF KNOWN ] [ ADDRESS LINE 1 ] [ ADDRESS LINE 2 ] [ POSTCODE ] [ DATE ] Dear [ insert name ] RE [ PROSPECTIVE CLAIMANT’ S NAME ] and [ PROSPECTIVE DEFENDANT’ S NAME ] letter of claim [ We refer to our previous letter dated [ insert date of previous correspondence, if any ] ] . [ As you are aware, we OR We ] act for [ insert client’s full name ], of [ insert full address ]. This letter of claim is issued on our client’s behalf in compliance with the Practice Direction Pre- Action Conduct and Protocols (the Practice Direction) of the Civil Procedure Rules, and a copy is enclosed for your...

[ ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF THE CLAIMANT’ S SOLICITORS ] Our reference: [ insert your file reference for this matter ] FAO [ RELEVANT NAME ] [ NAME OF DEFENDANT OR DEFENDANT’ S SOLICITOR IF KNOWN ] [ ADDRESS LINE 1 ] [ ADDRESS LINE 2 ] [ POSTCODE ] [ DATE ] Dear [ insert name ] RE [ PROSPECTIVE CLAIMANT’ S NAME ] AND [ PROSPECTIVE DEFENDANT’ S NAME ] LETTER OF CLAIM [ Further to our correspondence dated [ insert date of previous correspondence, if any ] ] . [ As you are aware, we OR We ] represent [ insert client’s full name/company name ], of [ insert full address ]. This letter of claim is issued on our client’s behalf in accordance with the Practice Direction on Pre- Action Conduct and Protocols within the Civil Procedure Rules (the ‘ Practice Direction’), and a copy is enclosed for your ease of...

[ ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’ S SOLICITORS ] Our ref: [ insert your file reference for this matter ] FAO [ RELEVANT NAME ] [ NAME OF DEFENDANT OR DEFENDANT’ S SOLICITOR, IF KNOWN ][ ADDRESS LINE 1 ][ ADDRESS LINE 2 ][ POSTCODE ] [ DATE ] Dear [ insert name ] Re [ PROSPECTIVE CLAIMANT’ S NAME ] AND [ PROSPECTIVE DEFENDANT’ S NAME ] LETTER OF CLAIM Further to our correspondence dated [ insert date of previous correspondence, if any ], we now write in this matter. As you are aware, we are instructed by [ insert client’s full name ], of [ insert full address ]. This is our client’s letter of claim, issued in compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules’ Practice Direction – Pre- Action Conduct and Protocols (the Practice Direction). For your convenience, a copy is...

1 Definitions Bank • [ name of Bank ]; Outstanding Matter [ s ] • the Seller’s fulfilment of [ each of ] the following listed items: (a) [ details of outstanding matter to be completed; ] (b) [ details of outstanding matter to be completed; ] Retention Account • an interest accruing deposit account to be established jointly by the Seller and the Buyer with the Bank on or......

We conduct our business [ es ] with integrity. We must all work together to ensure our business [ es ] [ remains OR remain ] free from financial crime. The points below outline factors we believe heighten the likelihood of improper conduct by an agent or intermediary. Non-fatal red flags can be addressed through further due diligence. Fatal red flags are so serious and present such a high risk that they cannot be resolved and result in the immediate ending of existing business relationships or the engagement process. For more information, see our [ Agents and intermediaries policy and Due diligence flowchart ]. FATAL red flags NON- FATAL red flags Any past convictions for financial crime offences, eg bribery, facilitation of tax evasion, or fraud. The agent/intermediary has at any time asked another organisation to produce sham invoices or other forms of false...

1 General Date of completion [ Insert date ] Agent/intermediary full name [ Insert name ] Referee organisation [ Insert business name ] Connection to the agent/intermediary (if relevant) [ Insert relationship, if applicable ] Lead contacts and roles between the referee and the agent/intermediary: Referee contact [ Name and title of reference contact ] Agent/intermediary contact [ Name and title of agent/intermediary contact ] 2 Experience with the agent/intermediary Engagement date(s) [ Insert date(s) ] Type and objective of engagement [ Insert nature and purpose ] Engagement location [ Insert location ] Assessment of performance [ Insert details ] Did the agent/intermediary behave ethically? □ Yes □ No—[ Insert...

This note offers general guidance for grandparents on applying for a child arrangements order that sets out contact with grandchildren. Your family solicitor can give advice specific to your situation. What can I do if I am not allowed to spend time with my grandchildren? If the parents’ relationship breaks down, it is hoped arrangements can still be agreed so the children keep spending time with their grandparents. In such circumstances, grandparents often play a vital part in their grandchildren’s lives. Sometimes issues can be settled through mediation or other out-of-court resolution. Mediation may avoid costly legal proceedings, which can be very stressful. Before applying for an order to spend time with your grandchildren (a child arrangements order, or CAO), the rules require you to attend a meeting with a mediator to assess whether mediation is suitable instead of court. This is called a mediation...

The reservations set out below are intended to operate alongside, or in place of, any provisions already contained in Schedule 1, Part 3 of the following Lexis+® UK Precedents: Lease of part (office) Lease of part (retail unit in a shopping centre) Lease of high street shop unit Lease of unit on an industrial estate Lease of whole building Pie crust lease of a unit on an estate Long lease of whole of commercial premises at a premium They are also subject to the general restrictions on the exercise of such rights/reservations as set out in those leases. 1 Access on renewal or rent review [ the right ] to enter the Property with the Landlord’s Surveyor and/or the Independent Surveyor [ at a reasonable time and on reasonable prior notice ] to inspect and measure the Property for all...

Lease of [ name of Property ] (the Property) [ Schedule [ number ] ] Landlord: [ details ] (the Landlord) Tenant/you: [ details ] (the Tenant) 1 Particulars 1.1 Tenant The Tenant comprises [ name ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ]. For the purposes of this report, the expression ‘ Tenant’ also embraces successors in title. 1.2 Landlord The Landlord comprises [ name ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at OR [ address ]. For this report, the expression ‘ Landlord’ includes any person who, from time to time, is entitled to possession of the Property once this Lease ends. 1.3 Tenant’s guarantor [ None OR The Tenant’s guarantor is [ name ] of OR The...

The rights described below are intended to operate alongside, or in place of, the existing provisions in Schedule 1, Part 2 of any of the following Lexis+® UK Precedents: Lease of part (office) Lease of part (retail unit in a shopping centre) Lease of high street shop unit Lease of unit on an industrial estate Lease of whole building Pie crust lease of a unit on an estate Long lease of whole of commercial premises at a premium They are also subject to the general limitations on the exercise of those rights contained in those leases. 1 Right to use toilet facilities [ the right ] to use the toilet facilities [ [ on the [ first ] [ and [ second ] ] floor [ s ] ] of OR in ] the Building [ or as designated from time to time in writing by the Landlord ] ......

date [ date ] Parties [ name of Managing Agent ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] ( Managing Agent ) [ name of Funder ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] ( Funder ) [ name of Borrower ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] ( Borrower ) Background The Borrower has engaged the Managing Agent to manage the Property pursuant to the Principal Management Agreement. Under the Facility Agreement, a facility has been provided to the Borrower. The Managing Agent has consented to enter into this...

ARCHIVED : This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. To: The [ directors OR partnership ] [ Insert the Tenant’s name, address and (if applicable) company registration number ] Dear [ insert organisation name ] [ Insert the name and address of the Property ] (the Property) 1 Scope of this report and reliance This report has been produced solely for your benefit, relating to your intention to take a lease of the Property from [ insert name and address of Landlord ] (the Landlord), at an initial yearly rent of £[ insert rent ] [ plus VAT ]. It proceeds on the basis that the Property will be used as a [ insert current use ] and that you do not plan to redevelop it [ or undertake any alterations to it ]. Our conclusions are drawn from a review of the Landlord’s [ and Head...

This DEED This DEED is entered into on [ insert date ] Parties [ insert name of company ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with registered number [ insert company number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the Company); [ and ] [ insert name of shareholder ] [ a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with registered number [ insert company number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] OR whose address is [ insert address ] ] (the Shareholder); [ and ] [ [ insert name of nominated adviser ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with registered number [ insert company number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the Nomad). ] RECITals ( A) The Company is seeking the admission of all its ordinary shares in issue [ and to be...

Definitions CA 2006 means the Companies Act 2006; Company means [ insert name of target company ] Limited, incorporated in England and Wales under number [ insert company number ]; Director refers to a director of any Group Company, including a shadow or de facto director; Employee has the meaning in section 230(1) of ERA 1996 as applied to any Group Company; Eq A 2010 means the Equality Act 2010; ERA 1996 means the Employment Rights Act 1996; [ Group means the Company and each of the Subsidiaries, and Group Company means any of them; ] [ Subsidiaries means the subsidiaries of the Company; ] [ subsidiary means [ a subsidiary as defined by section 1159 of CA 2006 OR a subsidiary undertaking as defined by section 1162 of CA 2006 ]; ] ...

1 Definitions 1.1 [ Insert the following definitions into the definitions clause of the Precedent share purchase agreement (if required) ] Buyer • [ insert the name of the acquiring corporate entity ] incorporated in [ England and Wales OR [insert country of incorporation] ] OR with registered number [ insert company number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ]; CA 2006 • the Companies Act 2006; Company • [ insert name ]; Completion • the completion of the matters set out in this Agreement (including the sale and purchase of the Sale Shares) through the Parties performing their respective obligations in accordance with clause [ insert number ]; Consequential Loss • any consequential, special, indirect, incidental or punitive damage or loss, or any loss of profits or other form of economic loss, however...

FORTHCOMING CHANGE : The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 was granted Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. For advice on the Act’s effect on residential tenancies in England, refer to Practice Note: Renters' Rights Act 2025—key provisions. Use this schedule to gather information on occupiers, occupation status, critical dates, notices to be issued, and principal points when planning a vacant possession strategy for a redevelopment. This Precedent is supplied in Excel format and can also be accessed via the link on this page. Note that the schedule has been created in Excel and therefore it cannot be downloaded into Word. Vacant Possession strategy—drafting notes If the development contains more than one freehold or superior leasehold interest, you may insert extra headings to divide the schedule into further sections where appropriate. Colour code: Sample colour coding has been applied to the first few rows as an...

1 Capital allowances 1.1 In this clause 1: CAA 2001 denotes the Capital Allowances Act 2001. Plant or Machinery refers to items within the Tenant’s Works that qualify as plant or machinery for the purposes of Part 2 of CAA 2001. Landlord’s Contribution is £[ insert figure ] plus VAT (if any). SBA Assets describes those elements of the Tenant’s Works where the expenditure qualifies for structures and buildings allowances under Part 2A of CAA 2001. Special Rate Plant means Plant or Machinery for which the spend would be treated as special rate expenditure under CAA 2001, s 104A. Tenant’s Works means the Tenant’s [ fitting out works ] to be carried out at the......