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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE Chancery Division Property, Trusts and Probate List [ Claimant ] Claimant and [ Trustee ] [ Trustee ] [ Adult beneficiary ] [ Beneficiary ] (a child by [ name ] his/her litigation friend) etc… [ ultimate default beneficiary ] Defendants Details of Claim The Claimant[ s ] request[ s ]: An order under section 1 of the Variation of Trusts Act 1958 approving, on behalf of the [ x ] Defendant and all [ unborn, ] [ unknown or unascertained ] persons who may later become beneficially entitled under the trust instrument dated [ x ] and called [ y ] (the Settlement), an arrangement varying the trusts in the form set out in the schedule to the draft order exhibited to the Claimant’s witness statement, or with such amendments as the Court may approve. Provision for the costs of this...

IN THE [ HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE ] [ Chancery Division ] [ Business and Property Courts of England and Wales ] [ Property, Trusts and Probate List ] Before [ name ], dated [ insert date of Order ] [ In the Estate of [ name ] deceased ] [ X ] Claimant, and [ X ] [ X ] (a child by [......

IN THE [ HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE ] [ Chancery Division ] [ Business and Property Courts of England and Wales ] [ Property, Trusts and Probate List ] [ X ] Claimant against [ X ] [ X ] (a child by [ name ] his/her litigation friend) etc... Defendants Details of Claim The Claimant [ s ] request [ s ]: the authoritative and correct interpretation of clause [ x ] within the [ trust deed dated xxx ], and in particular [ provide a concise outline of the issue that has arisen concerning interpretation of the trust instrument ] that the [ x ] Defendant be duly appointed to act for [ xxx ] that reasonable provision be made for the costs of this application insofar as may reasonably be required for the proper...

IN THE [ HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE ] [ Chancery Division ] Claim No. [ xxx ] [ Business and Property Courts of England and Wales ] [ Property, Trusts and Probate List ] Before [ name ] Dated [ date ] [ Claimant’s name ] Claimant and [ Trustee ] [ Trustee ] [ Adult beneficiary ] [ Name of beneficiary ] (a child by [ name ] his/her litigation friend) [ Name of beneficiary ] (a child by [ name ] his/her litigation friend) [ Ultimate default beneficiary ]......

Even where others undertake work on your behalf, you remain responsible for compliance with the SRA regulatory regime. Accordingly, you must be able to evidence that any clients a third party introduces to your firm were not secured through methods that would breach that regime. This obligation applies regardless of whether the introducer is regulated by the SRA......

THIS DOCUMENT IS SIGNIFICANT AND YOU OUGHT TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING. BY SIGNING, YOU MAY POSSIBLY FORFEIT ANY INTEREST YOU CURRENTLY HOLD IN THE PROPERTY. Occupier: [ insert name of Occupier ] at [ insert address of Occupier ] (the ‘ Occupier ’). Seller[s]: [ insert name(s) of Seller(s) ] at [ insert address of Seller(s) ] [ (the ‘ Seller ’) OR (together, the ‘ Sellers ’) ] .......

CASE NO: [ insert case number ] In the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, Insolvency and Companies List ( Ch D); or In the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts in [ insert location ], Insolvency and Companies List ( Ch D); or In the County Court at [ insert location ], Business and Property Work Before [ Deputy] Insolvency and Companies Court Judge............................. The Honourable [ Mr/ Mrs] Justice.......................... [ Deputy] District Judge............................. [ His/ Her] Honour Judge.......................... ......

Case No. [ insert claim number ] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS OF ENGLAND & WALES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIST ( Ch D) [ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ENTERPRISE COURT ( IPEC) OR PATENTS COURT ] BETWEEN: [ insert full name of claimant ] Claimant and [ insert full name of defendant ] Defendant REPLY AND DEFENCE TO COUNTERCLAIM REPLY Preliminary Points Unless indicated otherwise, in this Reply and Defence to Counterclaim any paragraph references are to those in the Defence and Counterclaim. The Claimant contests the Defendant’s allegations and contentions in the Defence and Counterclaim in their entirety, except to the extent that they amount to admissions. The Claimant's Rights Registered Design Paragraph 5 is denied. The Registered Design is neither currently nor at any material time has been invalid for the reasons advanced in the Defence and Counterclaim [ and/or in the Grounds of...

Case No. [ insert number ] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICEBUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS OF ENGLAND & WALESINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIST ( Ch D) [ [ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ENTERPRISE COURT ( IPEC) OR PATENTS COURT ] ] BETWEEN [ insert full name of claimant ] — Claimant and [ insert full name of defendant ] — Defendant PARTICULARS OF CLAIM The Parties The Claimant is, and at all times material has been, [ insert details of Claimant ]. The Claimant [ is a company formed under the laws of [ insert jurisdiction ] on [ insert date ] with company number [ insert number ], with a registered address at [ insert address ], and ] carries on [ insert brief description of Claimant’s business ]. The Defendant is, and throughout the relevant period has been, [ insert details of Defendant ]. The Defendant [ is a company constituted under the laws of [ insert...

Case No. [ insert claim number ] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS OF ENGLAND & WALES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIST ( Ch D) [ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ENTERPRISE COURT ( IPEC) OR PATENTS COURT ] BETWEEN: [ insert full name of claimant ] Claimant and [ insert full name of defendant ] Defendant DEFENCE AND COUNTERCLAIM DEFENCE Preliminary Points In this Defence and Counterclaim, except where indicated, any paragraph numbering refers to the paragraphs set out in the Particulars of Claim and not otherwise. The headings and defined terms from the Particulars of Claim are employed here purely for ease of reference, and their use is without concession as to meaning, or implication herein. Except to the extent expressly addressed below, the Defendant takes issue with the Claimant’s allegations and contentions in the Particulars of Claim, all of which are denied in full. Any matter not...

The purpose of a claim form A claim form is the document that initiates proceedings. It sets out key details for the case, including: the court reference number to appear on all later court documents; the parties involved in the proceedings; the relief sought or what is being claimed; particulars of the claim (including any claim for interest); and contact details for the claimant, usually the claimant’s solicitor. The procedural requirements on how and where to commence proceedings are in CPR Part 7. General guidance on what a claim form should contain is provided in the Practice Note: Claim form—the contents. This Precedent is accompanied by material containing suggested wording for claims concerning infringement of UK registered designs, UK unregistered designs and/or supplementary unregistered designs. The Precedent also highlights the specific issues to consider when completing a claim form for these...

CASE NO: [ enter case number ] [ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES, INSOLVENCY AND COMPANIES LIST ( Ch D) OR IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS AT [ enter location ], INSOLVENCY AND COMPANIES LIST ( Ch D) OR IN THE COUNTY COURT AT [ enter location ], BUSINESS AND PROPERTY WORK ] BEFORE [ [ DEPUTY ] INSOLVENCY AND COMPANIES COURT JUDGE ............................. / THE HONOURABLE [ MR/ MRS ] ]......

CASE NO: [ insert case number ] Either in the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, Insolvency and Companies List ( Ch D); or in the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts in [ insert location ], Insolvency and Companies List ( Ch D); or in the County Court at [ insert location ] Business and Property work Before: [ DEPUTY] Insolvency and Companies Court Judge............................. The Honourable [ MR/ MRS] Justice.......................... [ DEPUTY] District Judge............................. [ HIS/ HER] Honour Judge.......................... ......

THIS DEED This deed is dated [ date ] Parties [ Name of surviving joint tenant of property co-owned with deceased ] of [ address ] (the Surviving Joint Tenant) [ Names of new beneficiaries of deceased’s beneficial interest in the property ] of [ addresses ] (the New Beneficiaries) [ Names of Executors ] of [ addresses ] (the Executors) BACKGROUND [ Name of deceased ] (the Deceased) passed away on [ date of death ], leaving a final Will dated [ date of last Will ] (the Will). [ Probate of the Will was issued by the [ Principal OR [ name ] District Probate ] Registry of the Family Division of the High Court to the Executors on [ date of grant ]......

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The Schedule 1 Definitions Key terms reflect BA 2010, CFA 2017, ECCTA 2023 and MSA 2015 with related guidance. They define Adequate and Prevention Procedures, who is Associated With a party, the specified offences, and the Customer’s Policies. Supplier Associated Persons cover personnel, agents, subcontractors, subsidiaries and their associates. Anti‑bribery: comply with Bribery Laws, enforce Adequate Procedures, prohibit bribes or improper advantages, and warrant no breaches, investigations, notices or reports. Modern slavery: comply with MSA 2015 and warrant no offences, investigations or risk indicators. Anti‑tax evasion facilitation: prevent and not solicit UK/ Foreign Tax Evasion Offences, maintain reasonable Prevention Procedures, and give equivalent warranties. Prevention of fraud: avoid facilitating Fraud Offences, maintain Prevention Procedures, and give equivalent warranties. Policies and training: follow the Customer’s Policies, align procedures, provide guidance and regular training, and supply copies on request. ...

This Agreement is dated [ date ] Parties [ insert name of the pursuer ], a company registered in Scotland (no [ insert company number ]), whose [ registered office OR principal place of business ] is at [ insert address ] (the Pursuer) [ and ] [ ; ] [ insert name of defender ], a company registered in Scotland (no [ insert company number ]), whose [ registered office OR principal place of business ] is at [ insert address ] (the Defender). Each being a Party and, together, the Parties. Whereas ( A) [ Insert details of the background to the dispute eg ‘ The Parties entered into a contract for the supply of certain goods etc ]. ( B) A dispute has emerged between the Parties regarding [ insert details of the dispute ] (the Dispute). ( C) [...

THIS DEED THIS DEED is executed on [ date ] Parties [ Name of spouse or civil partner who is residuary beneficiary entitled under the Will ] of [ address ] (the Residuary Beneficiary) [ Names of beneficiaries of inserted NRB legacy ] of [ addresses ] (the Nil Rate Band Beneficiaries) [ Names of executors ] of [ addresses ] (the Executors) BACKGROUND ( A) [ Name of deceased ] (the Deceased) passed away on [ date of death ], having left a last Will dated [ date of last Will ] (the Will). ( B) A grant of probate in respect of the Will was issued by the [ Principal OR [ name ] District Probate ] Registry of the Family Division of the High Court to the Executors on [ date of grant of probate ]......

Overview This questionnaire offers an illustrative set of questions intended to gather information to assess whether a specific transaction may fall within section 3 of the Enterprise Act 2002. It does not consider whether ‘two or more enterprises have ceased to be distinct’. It is prepared on the assumption that the deal involves the acquirer purchasing the target, which is an ongoing business. Consequently, if any of the jurisdictional thresholds is met, the deal will amount to a relevant merger situation. For further guidance on the application of the UK merger control regime, see A ‘relevant merger situation’ under UK merger rules. Once it is established that the UK merger control rules apply, additional and more detailed information will be needed to conduct a substantive review of the competition issues associated with the transaction and to identify any relevant economic market...