Legal Precedents

1 General information Project plan date [ Enter date ] Stage covered by this plan (e.g. pre-trial review or end of matter) [ Enter details ] Previous project plan date (if any) [ Enter date ] Prepared by [ Enter name of the person completing this plan ] 2 Matter information Client name(s) [ Enter client name(s) ] File reference number [ Enter file reference number ] Matter description (e.g. contract dispute) [ Enter brief outline ] Fee earner [ Enter fee earner’s name ] Supervisor [ Enter supervisor’s name ] Other notes, e.g. client vulnerabilities [ Enter any other comments ] 3 Critical dates Date [ Enter date ] — Description [ Enter description of key date, e.g. limitation date ] Date [ Enter date ] — Description [ Enter description of key date ] Date [ Enter date ] — Description [ Enter description of key date ] 4 Matter...

This Deed is dated the [ insert date ] day of [ insert month ] 20[ insert year ] Parties 1 [ insert name of Sub-contractor ] ( Company Number [ insert company number ]) with its registered office at [ insert address ] (the ‘ Sub- Contractor’); [ and ] 2 [ insert name of Beneficiary ] ( Company Number [ insert company number ]) whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the ‘ Beneficiary’ which expression shall include successors in title and any permitted assignee) [ ; and OR .]......

[ To be typed on headed notepaper ] [ insert date ] Dear [ insert name ] Re: Your mobilisation with the Reserve Forces: employment arrangements We have received a copy of the call-out notice from the Ministry of Defence ( MOD) confirming the date of your mobilisation for service with the Reserve Forces ([ insert date ]) and the expected duration ([ insert number ] months). All timings are as set out in the MOD notice. I can confirm we will not be seeking a deferment or cancellation of your mobilisation, nor an exemption from your call-out liability. That said, please inform us if you choose to submit such an application yourself. Below we outline the employment arrangements that will apply before and throughout your whole-time service with the Reserve Forces, covering mobilisation, demobilisation and post-operational leave, and what will follow afterwards. This summary explains what applies...

1 Sub- Contractor warranties and undertakings The Sub- Contractor warrants and undertakes that it has complied with, and will continue to comply with, all terms and obligations required of it under the Sub- Contract; to the extent it undertakes any design for the Sub- Contract Works, it has exercised, and will continue to exercise, the reasonable skill, care and diligence expected of a properly qualified and competent architect or other suitable professional designer experienced on projects of equivalent scope, type, size, nature and complexity to the Works. The Sub- Contractor’s obligations under this Memorandum are neither wider nor longer in duration than those owed to the Contractor under the Sub- Contract; in any action it may rely upon any...

Definitions Awards • refers to the respective rights to obtain shares granted to each Award Holder, as described in the Awards Schedule; Award Holders • refers to the individuals whose names are set out in the Awards Schedule; and Awards Schedule • refers to [insert appropriate cross-reference to the relevant schedule or other document where the full particulars of the Awards and the Award Holders are recorded]. Warranties 1 Share incentives—general 1.1 The Awards represent the sole existing rights to acquire securities or shares in any Group Company. Other than the Awards, no employee, officer, consultant or other service provider of any Group Company (including any former, prospective, nominee or associate of such a person) holds any contractual entitlement to future grants or awards under any share-based incentive scheme, nor any assurance that any such award will be made. There are likewise no...

[ Insert employer name and address ] [ Insert employee name and address ] Dear [ insert name of employee ] This letter outlines the terms and conditions under which we will engage you as a [ full-time OR part-time ] [ insert job title ]. It also provides the details we are legally obliged to give you regarding the terms of your employment. 1 Start date Your employment will commence on [ insert date ], which will mark the start of your continuous employment. Any service with a previous employer will not contribute towards your period of continuous service. 2 Place of work Your normal workplace will be our home[s] at [ insert address(es) ] or any other location(s) we may reasonably designate from time to time. 3 Duties 3.1 Your responsibilities are the standard duties of a [ insert title ] and we enclose a list describing what these will...

Date Dated [ insert date ] 20[ insert year ] Parties [ insert name of Consultant ] ( Company Number [ insert company number ]), having its registered office at [ insert address ] (the ‘ Consultant’); [ and ] [ insert name of beneficiary ] ( Company Number [ insert company number ]), having its registered office at [ insert address ] (the ‘ Beneficiary’, a term which shall include successors in title and any permitted assigns) [ ; and OR . ] [ [ insert name of Employer ] ( Company Number [ insert company number ]), having its registered office at [ insert address ] (the ‘ Employer’). ] Recitals ( A) [ [ insert name of Employer ] ( Company Number [ insert number ]), whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the ‘ Employer’) OR The Employer ] has engaged the...

This Deed is entered into on the [ insert date ] day of [ insert month ] 20[ insert year ] Parties [ insert name ] ( Company Number [ insert number ]) whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the ‘ Contractor’); [ and ] [ insert name ] ( Company Number [ insert number ]) whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the ‘ Beneficiary’, which expression shall include successors in title and any permitted assignee) [ ; and OR . ] [ [ insert name ] ( Company Number [ insert number ]) whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the ‘ Employer’). ] WHEREAS ( A) [ [ insert name ] ( Company Number [ insert number ]) whose registered office is at [ insert address ] (the ‘ Employer’) OR The Employer ] has entered into a...

Definitions Option — the respective entitlements to purchase Shares conferred on each Option Holder; Option Holder — [ insert the list of Option Holders whose Options are becoming capable of exercise, or refer to the relevant schedule of Option Holders ]......

ARCHIVED: This archived Precedent outlines the statutory template of model articles for public companies limited by shares, incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 to and including 27 April 2013. A revised version of the model articles applies to companies incorporated on or after 28 April 2013. This Precedent includes public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence version 1.0. It is not updated, but is provided solely for historical reference, as this edition of the model articles may still govern certain companies incorporated before 28 April 2013......

ARCHIVED: This archived Precedent outlines the statutory form and template of model articles for private companies limited by guarantee, incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 and 27 April 2013. A revised set of the model articles applies to companies incorporated on or after 28 April 2013. The Precedent includes public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence, version 1.0. It is no longer updated and is provided for historical reference, as this iteration of the model articles may still govern some companies incorporated before 28 April 2013......

ARCHIVED: This archived Precedent outlines the statutory template of model articles for private companies limited by shares formed under the Companies Act 2006 up to 27 April 2013. A revised version of model articles applies to companies that were formed on or after 28 April 2013. This Precedent includes public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence version 1.0. It is not maintained but is included for historical reference, as this iteration of the model articles may still apply to certain companies incorporated before 28 April 2013......

[ insert name of company adopting the LTIP ] ( Company)—[ insert Company number ] Minutes for a meeting of the Company's [ remuneration committee of the ] board of directors, convened at [ insert place of meeting ] on [ insert date of meeting ] at [ insert time of meeting ]. Present [ insert name of director to be Chair ] (the Chair) [ insert names of directors present ] In attendance [ insert names of those in attendance ] Apologies [ insert names of directors who are unable to attend meeting ] 1 Notice and quorum [ insert name of Chair ] was chosen as Chair of the Meeting. It was confirmed that due notice of the Meeting had been provided in accordance with the Company's articles of association ( Articles ) and that a quorum was present....

1 Introduction 1.1 This policy explains when our staff may qualify for paternity leave and pay, and describes how leave can be taken and the steps to arrange it. 1.2 This policy is issued for guidance only and does not form any part of your employment contract, and we may revise it at any time. It summarises the statutory rights available to employees and others, but is intended as an overview and not a full statement of your rights. If you have any questions about what you are entitled to, please contact [ the HR department ]. 1.3 This policy can apply to either a man or a woman. References to a child also include children where a multiple birth has occurred (eg, twins), or where more than one child is placed as part of the same adoption arrangement or process......

This Deed of Agreement is dated [ insert date ] Parties [ FULL NAME OF COMPANY ], a company registered in England and Wales with registered number [ insert company number ] whose registered office is at [ insert address ] ( Transferee ) [ FULL NAME OF COMPANY ], a company registered in England and Wales with registered number [ insert company number ] whose registered office is at [ insert address ] ( Transferor ) Background ( A) Further to the transaction to be implemented by [ insert reference to appropriate transaction document or description of transaction ], the parties acknowledge that there will be a transfer of [ insert description of business or services transferring ] from the Transferor to the Transferee, which this Agreement terms the Proposed Transfer, and they have entered into this Deed of Agreement ( Agreement )......

1 Introduction 1.1 This document clearly explains our approach to dealing with requests from qualifying employees to alter their existing employment terms and conditions. 1.2 This policy is provided for guidance only and is not incorporated into your contract of employment; we may change it at any time. It summarises the rights employees have under law, but is intended as a brief overview only and not a full statement of your rights. Please contact [ the HR department ] if you have any questions at all about your entitlement. 1.3 This policy applies solely to employees and, in some cases, to agency workers. It does not extend to consultants [ , contractors ] [ , volunteers ] [ , interns ] or casual workers. 1.4 [ If you want to request to opt into hybrid working, which means staff attend the...

CASE: R v [ insert name of defendant ] STATEMENT OF: [ insert name of witness ] AGE OF WITNESS: Over 18 years OCCUPATION: [ insert job title of witness ] ADDRESS: [ insert address of witness ] This statement (comprising [ insert number ] pages, each bearing my signature) is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, accurate, and I acknowledge that, if presented as evidence, I may be subject to prosecution should I have wilfully included anything I know to be false or do not believe to be correct. Signature ………………………………………………………………. Dated [ insert date ] I am the [ insert position eg Head of Product Security ] for [ insert name of the Right holder ] (the Right holder ). I provide this witness statement from my own knowledge gained in managing this matter for the Right holder, from information supplied by...

Scenario A: Politically exposed person You are instructed by a new client to act on the acquisition of a football club. He is a high-net-worth individual whose wealth was generated through mining in an emerging market, later entering politics before returning to private ventures. In line with the firm’s policy, enhanced due diligence was undertaken and his status as a politically exposed person was identified. When questioned on source of funds, he stated the purchase would be financed from the sale proceeds of a former mining enterprise. Throughout the engagement he has proved challenging, frequently altering his instructions without coherent justification. A junior lawyer has also flagged a recent press report alleging he bribed officials to secure the mining concessions underpinning his fortune. In addition, during his political career he was linked to an expenses scandal......

Scenario A: Politically exposed person A prospective client has contacted you seeking assistance with acquiring a football club. He is a high‑net‑worth individual whose wealth stems from mining operations in an emerging market. He amassed considerable assets before entering public life, then moved into politics and later chose to focus again on private business interests. In line with the firm’s policy, enhanced due diligence ( EDD) was undertaken, which identified him as a politically exposed person ( PEP). When questioned about the source of funds, he stated the acquisition would be financed entirely from the proceeds realised on the sale of one of his former mining companies. Throughout the retainer he has proved challenging, repeatedly attempting to revise his instructions without any clear rationale. A junior lawyer has also drawn attention to a recent press report alleging he used bribery to obtain the mining...

To: [ insert name of Trustee ] I write in connection with the agreement dated [ date ] between you and me and [ insert name of the Company whose shares are under the JSOP award ] (the Company), pursuant to which we jointly acquired Shares in the Company (the Deed). Further to clause 6.1 of the Deed, the Company has confirmed that [ all of OR insert percentage of ] my Participant’s Interest in the Shares has Vested. Accordingly, I exercise my Sell Right under clause 6.2 of the Deed and require you to join me in the sale of [ all of OR insert number representing the percentage of the Shares which have vested ] of the Shares. Please arrange that sale at the earliest practicable opportunity and thereafter distribute the resulting sale proceeds in accordance with clause 6 of the Deed. My share of the...