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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
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THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY is executed on [ date ] by [ name of donor ] of [ address of donor ]... 1 Appointment I hereby appoint [ [ name of attorney ] of [ address of attorney ] OR [ name of attorney ] of [ address of attorney ] and [ name of attorney ] of [ address of attorney ] ] [ [ jointly OR jointly and severally ] ] (the Attorney [ s ] ) as my attorney [ s ], empowered to undertake the acts and things set out in clause 3 below on my behalf in respect of my Digital Assets, as defined in clause 2......
Amendments to Precedent: Articles of association—joint venture company—deadlock (50:50) and Articles of association—joint venture company—majority/minority Add new definitions to Article 2.1: Offer Period — has the meaning ascribed to it in Article 1.3; Proposed Transferee — has the meaning given to it in Article 1.1; Proposed Transferor — has the meaning given to it in Article 1.1; Sale Notice — has the meaning given to it in Article 1.5; Sale Price — has the meaning given to it in Article 1.1.2; Sale Shares — has the meaning given to it in Article 1.1.1; Delete the existing “ Transfer Notice” definition in Article 2.1 and replace it with the following: Transfer Notice — has the meaning given to it in Article 1.1; Delete the “ Seller” definition in Article 2.1. Replace Article 12.4 with the following wording: [ Following the expiry of the Lock-in Period, a OR A ] ny person who holds, or becomes...
Parties This Agreement is made on [ date ] between the following parties as set out below: [ name of employer ] [ Limited OR Plc ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] (registered number [ registered number ]), whose registered office is at [ registered office address ] (the Company); and [ name of executive ] of [ address of executive ] (the Executive). Together they are referred to as Parties. Background The Company and the Executive are parties to the [ Employment Agreement OR Bonus Agreement ] (as defined below), under which the Executive may receive a discretionary annual bonus. The Executive has received a conditional award of the Bonus (as defined below) for [ insert relevant year/performance period ]. The Company and the Executive intend to enter into this Agreement to describe the...
1 Should the [ Board OR Remuneration Committee ], at any point in time within [ three ] years from the date a bonus has been paid to you, in its sole and absolute discretion conclude that any event set out in sub-clauses 1.1 to 1.4 of this clause has arisen, it may demand that you repay some or all of the pertinent bonus payment (irrespective of whether you remain in employment with the Company or any other Group Company), with such repayment to be carried out strictly in line with clause 2: 1.1 [ the Company or any other Group Company being required to materially restate all or part of its financial statements OR your gross negligence, fraud, dishonesty or other misconduct having caused or helped to cause the Company or any other Group Company to materially restate all or part of its...
Dear [ insert client’s name ] I am [ insert name and job title of person dealing with the act/omission notification ]. I’m contacting you to advise that [ insert details of the nature of the act or omission which could give rise to a claim and the reasonably foreseeable consequences ]......
1 Definitions 1.1 In this Agreement: Affiliate – in relation to any entity, means any other entity that Controls it, is Controlled by it, or is under common Control with it; Control – and its variations – means a person’s ability to ensure that an entity’s affairs are carried on in line with that person’s wishes: (i) by holding shares or possessing voting rights in the entity, or (ii) by powers granted by the articles of association or any document governing or relating to the entity; ‘ Controlled’ and ‘ Controlling’ shall be interpreted accordingly; [ Customer – [ insert name ] Limited, a company incorporated in [ England ] with registered number [ company number ], whose registered office is at [ address ]; ] Effective Date – means [ 9 am ] on the date of this...
1 Absence management policy [ Provide details, e.g. introduce a formal framework for managing absence with clear processes, including absence reporting steps, to minimise the effect on service delivery and to improve oversight of absence rates. ] Operational objectives [ Set up an Absence Management working group to evaluate leading practice, the firm’s needs, and to agree a draft policy and processes. ] [ Confirm budget provision to seek legal advice, as appropriate, on the draft policy and processes. ] Task owner [ Add name(s) of the task owner(s) ] Completion date [ date ]......
1 General Review date: [ Insert date of review ] Reviewer’s name: [ Insert name of reviewer ] 2 Audit Have the objectives of your absence strategy been met? ☐ Yes ☐ Some, though not all ☐ No Which further strategic aims should be added to keep the absence strategy up to date and relevant to the needs of your business? [ Insert details or comment regarding future strategic aims ] Have the main trends and causes of absence been addressed?......
ARCHIVED : This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. [ Name ] [ Address ] Ref No: [ number ] [ Date ] Dear [ applicant's name ] Thank you for your [ letter OR email OR fax ] dated [ date of letter/email/fax from applicant ] seeking information about [ insert details ]. We have now concluded our search for the information you requested......
ARCHIVED: This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. [ Name ] [ Address ] Reference No: [ number ] [ Date ] Dear [ applicant's name ] Thank you for your [ letter OR email OR fax ] of [ date of letter/email/fax from applicant ], seeking information regarding [ insert details ]......
ARCHIVED : This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. [ Name ][ Address ] Ref No: [ number ][ Date ] Dear [ applicant's name ] Thank you for your [ letter OR email OR fax ] OR dated [ date of letter/email/fax from applicant ] seeking information about [ insert details ]. We have now concluded our search for the information you requested. [ A copy of the information that can be disclosed is enclosed. ]......
ARCHIVED: This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. [ Name ] [ Address ] Ref No: [ number ] [ Date ] Dear [ applicant's name ] We acknowledge receipt of your [ letter OR email OR fax ] dated [ date of letter/email/fax from applicant ] regarding [ insert details ]. I can confirm the department holds this information......
ARCHIVED: This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. [ Name ][ Address ] Ref No: [ number ][ Date ] Dear [ applicant’s name ] Many thanks for your [ letter OR fax OR email ] dated [ date ] seeking information regarding [ insert details ]......
ARCHIVED: This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. [ Name ][ Address ] Ref No: [ number ][ Date ] Dear [ applicant's name ] We appreciate receiving your [ letter OR email OR fax ] dated [ date of letter/email/fax from applicant ], in which you request information concerning [ insert details ]......
Excel version of this register Please click to access an Excel version of this register, which can be used to keep a record of pro bono matters or projects being supported by your organisation. Please note that this register has been produced in Excel and it therefore cannot be downloaded into Word......
1 General information Reporting period [ Insert the time span covered by this report ] Compiled by [ Insert name of the individual preparing the report ] Report date [ Insert date ] 2 Snapshot of pro bono activity in [ insert the period of time this report covers ] v [ insert previous period ] Metric overview Volume of pro bono cases or initiatives supported Current period: [ Insert the number of cases, clinics or projects supported on a pro bono basis in the current period ] Previous period: [ Insert the number of cases, clinics or projects supported on a pro bono basis in the previous period ] Total time committed to pro bono...
Each pro bono prospect should be reviewed using this form’s criteria to determine clearly whether it is the appropriate sort of project, matter or initiative for our organisation. 1 Opportunity details Summarise the pro bono opportunity [ Insert brief details, eg Establish an ongoing partnership with the local legal advice centre and provide volunteer lawyers to support the running of a legal advice clinic. ] How did this opportunity arise? [ Insert details, eg One of our trainee lawyers previously volunteered at this advice centre and was approached by their contact to ask if the organisation could offer ongoing support. ] Does this opportunity align with the organisation’s values and ethics? ☐ Yes ☐ No Will this opportunity help the organisation achieve any strategic goals? ☐ Yes— state which goal(s) ☐ No Is the client an existing...
1 Pro bono vision 1.1 We accept our duties to clients, colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders, alongside the broader community in which we work. Through our policies and day-to-day practices, we seek to uphold exemplary governance and client service, and to foster a constructive workplace that enables our people to grow while actively supporting our local community... 1.2 We recognise that many in our society face barriers to the justice system when seeking to resolve legal issues. As lawyers, we are uniquely placed to assist. Providing pro bono advice and representation to those in need is a core element of our commitment to the community... 1.3 We will endeavour to contribute [insert the amount of support the organisation will aim to provide for pro bono work, such as a defined number of hours per lawyer, the monetary value of otherwise chargeable time, or a percentage of annual...
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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 ]...
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