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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 Agreement is entered into on [ date ] Parties [ insert name of party ] [ of OR a company incorporated in England and Wales under number [ insert registered number ] whose registered office is at ] [ insert address ] ( Manufacturer); and [ insert name of party ] [ of OR a company incorporated in England and Wales under number [ insert registered number ] whose registered office is at ] [ insert address ] ( Distributor). Each of the Manufacturer and the Distributor is a party, and together they are referred to as the parties. Background The Manufacturer produces [ and supplies ] the Products. The Distributor agrees to distribute [ and support ] the Products within the Territory on [ an exclusive OR a shared exclusive ] basis, in line with the provisions of this Agreement......
This Agreement is dated [ date ] and is between the following parties: 1 [ Council ], whose principal place of business is at [ address ] (the Council); 2 [ Developer ], whose registered office is at [ address ] (the Developer); and 3 [ the Guarantor ], whose registered office is at [ address ] (the Guarantor). BACKGROUND The Council is the local authority for the area within which the Site is located. The Council and the Developer together propose to develop the Site. The Council and Developer have both been endeavouring to acquire the land and/or rights needed to develop the Site but have not managed to secure all of such land and/or rights......
WARNING These model replies to enquiries are offered solely as a framework and a starting aid for a Seller preparing bespoke responses. They are neither recommended, exhaustive nor definitive, and must not be adopted without careful thought and tailored alteration for the specific deal. As replies to enquiries form part of the contract, it is crucial they are precisely adapted to the matter at hand and contain no inaccurate or off‑hand remarks. Avoid stock phrases, for example ‘ Not to the Seller’s knowledge’, unless the Seller has actively sought a fuller answer. Using such wording carries an implied assertion that the Seller has made reasonable enquiries about the issue raised. Emphasise to your client the necessity of scrutinising draft replies with great care and, where appropriate, involving managing agents and property managers. If statements given in replies prove to be wrong, whether...
WARNING These model replies to enquiries are offered solely as a framework and launch point to help the Seller prepare bespoke responses to enquiries. They are not a recommended, exhaustive, or definitive list and must not be relied upon without careful thought and tailored modification to fit the specific transaction. Replies to enquiries constitute part of the contract, and it is vital that they are accurately adapted to the particular matter and avoid any inaccurate or flippant remarks. They should likewise omit generic wording, for example ‘ Not to the Seller’s knowledge’, unless the Seller has taken steps to identify a fuller answer to the enquiry. Such wording carries an implied assertion that the Seller has itself made reasonable enquiries in relation to the point raised. You must emphasise to your client the need to scrutinise the draft replies with great care and, where...
WARNING These template responses to enquiries serve solely as a scaffold and launch point to help the Seller prepare tailored replies to enquiries. They are not an endorsed, exhaustive or definitive schedule and must not be used without careful thought and bespoke adjustment to fit the specific transaction. Replies to enquiries constitute part of the contract and it is essential they are accurately adapted to the particular matter and avoid any untrue or flippant assertions. They should likewise omit stock phrases, such as ‘ Not to the Seller’s knowledge’, unless the Seller has made efforts to obtain a fuller answer to the enquiry. Such wording carries an implication that the Seller has personally undertaken reasonable enquiries regarding the point raised. You must impress upon your client the need to scrutinise the draft replies with great care and, where required, to involve managing agents and...
WARNING These specimen replies to enquiries are provided solely as a framework and springboard to help the Seller craft bespoke replies to enquiries. They are not a recommended, exhaustive or definitive checklist and must not be used without careful thought, consideration and tailored alteration to the particular transaction in question. Replies to enquiries form part of the contract, and it is essential that they are properly adapted to the specific circumstances of the matter and do not contain any inaccurate or flippant remarks. They should likewise avoid generic wording, for example ‘ Not to the Seller’s knowledge’, unless the Seller has made genuine efforts to discover and provide a fuller answer to the enquiry. Using such phrasing necessarily carries an implication that the Seller has itself undertaken reasonable enquiries in relation to the question posed. You must emphasise strongly to your client the need to...
WARNING These model replies to enquiries are provided solely as a scaffold and initial guide to help the Seller prepare responses. They are neither endorsed, exhaustive nor definitive, and must not be adopted without thoughtful review and tailored modification for the specific deal. As replies form part of the contract, they must be precisely adapted to the matter at hand and free from inaccurate or flippant remarks. Avoid stock phrases—e.g. ‘ Not to the Seller’s knowledge’—unless the Seller has attempted to obtain a fuller answer; using such wording implies the Seller has made reasonable enquiries on the point concerned. Emphasise to your client the need to scrutinise draft replies meticulously and, where appropriate, to involve managing agents and property managers. If any information provided proves wrong, whether intentional or accidental, the Buyer may pursue the Seller for...
ARCHIVED : This archived Precedent sets out the template for a draft worldwide freezing order that was adopted in the Chancery Division before the Chancery Guide update in September 2025. It is no longer updated and is provided solely for historical reference. For additional details, refer to: LNB News 05/09/2025 57— September 2025 update to Chancery Guide and the accompanying Practice Note and Practice Note: Freezing injunctions—the draft order. Claim No. [ insert claim number ] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [ OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [ insert location ] ] ] [ Specify specialist court ] ( Ch D) before [ The Honourable Mr Justice OR The Honourable Mrs Justice ] [ insert name of judge ] [ (sitting in private) ] Dated: [ insert date of order ] between: [ insert name(s) of Applicant(s) ]...
Date provision Substitute the date clause in the share purchase agreement ( SPA) with the following updated wording to read: This Agreement is delivered on [ insert day and month ] 20[ insert year ] Recitals Recital ( B) Remove ‘legal and beneficial’ from Recital ( B) entirely. Definitions Revise the following existing definitions set out in clause 1 ( Definitions and interpretation) of the relevant precedent SPA (where used in the SPA): Definition of ‘ Business’ Replace ‘the City of London’ with ‘[ Edinburgh OR Glasgow OR Aberdeen ]’ instead. Definition of ‘ CRTP’ Replace the definition of ‘ CRTP’ with the following new definition: CTPRS means Contract ( Third Party Rights) ( Scotland) Act 2017; Definition of ‘ Encumbrance’ Delete ‘assignment’ immediately preceding ‘right of first refusal’, as Scots law uses assignation rather than assignment. Delete ‘legal or equitable’ immediately preceding ‘third party right’, as Scots law does not...
STOP PRESS: On 15 January 2026, the Information Commissioner’s Office issued updated UK GDPR guidance on international transfers, including advice on ‘appropriate safeguards’ (see: LNB News 16/01/2026 10). It confirms the UK Addendum can be concluded in any manner that renders it legally binding and enforceable, and clarifies how Part 2 ( Mandatory Clauses) of the UK Addendum can be incorporated by reference by inserting specified wording into the contract. This Precedent is being revised to align with that guidance. For clause 1, UK Addendum means the International Data Transfer Addendum to the EU Commission Standard Contractual Clauses (version B.1.0) issued by the United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner. The [insert defined term for party, eg Supplier] must meet the Importer’s obligations, and the [insert defined term for party, eg Customer] must meet the......
Introduction We are all required to act in the organisation’s best interests. A conflict of interest arises where someone’s personal, financial, or other concerns cut across the organisation’s interests. Even the suggestion of a conflict is unacceptable and can harm the organisation and its reputation. The actions of family members and close associates can also create conflicts. Conflicts can appear in many guises, commonly including: external employment; holdings or influence in other companies; commercial prospects; and familial and close personal relationships. These examples are outlined in greater detail below. This is not an exhaustive account of every circumstance in which a conflict might occur. If you feel pulled by ‘conflicting loyalties’, or others could reasonably think that you are, a conflict may exist and should be addressed. Many real or potential conflicts can be managed in a way that works for both you and the...
1 Management commitment Person accountable for the Product Safety Incident Plan ( PSIP) [ Insert name and contact details of senior person in the organisation responsible for leading, developing and periodically reviewing the policy, and reporting on its operation to the Board ] Plan Review Date [ Insert date of next plan review ] 1.1 [ Insert organisation name ] aims to ensure every product it [ produces AND/ OR distributes ] is safe, of high quality and meets all applicable legislation and standards. [ Insert organisation name ] evaluates those products and acts to remove, or, where that is not achievable, to reduce, any identified safety risks. 1.2 [ Insert organisation name ] achieves this through quality assurance, ongoing product monitoring [ , review of customer complaints and product returns, ] and risk assessment, in accordance with the relevant section of the PSIP. 1.3 The...
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING— PRODUCT [ RECALL OR [ insert details of alternate corrective action (eg replacement or repair) ] ] [ Insert product name ] [ Insert photographs of product ] We have learnt that [ a limited quantity of ] the [ insert product name ] could contain a fault......
1 Internal team Product Safety Lead [ Name/contact details]; heads safety; ensures recall records. Product Manager [ Name/contact details]; accountable for products. R& D/ Design [ Name/contact details]; leads R& D/design; ensures traceability. Production [ Name/contact details]; person(s) leading production. Quality Assurance [ Name/contact details]; QA and risk; market surveillance. Purchasing [ Name/contact details]; procures raw materials, components or finished goods. Distribution [ Name/contact details]; liaises with distributors/wholesalers. Sales [ Name/contact details]; consumer sales; customer traceability. Customer Relations [ Name/contact details]; handles queries, concerns and complaints. Logistics [ Name/contact details]; transport, storage and disposal for corrective action. Communications [ Name/contact details]; PR, media and external communication. Legal and Compliance [ Name/contact details]; regulatory/standards compliance; regulator liaison; liability/insurance. Finance [ Name/contact details]; financial decisions. 2 External team Trading Standards Contact [...
Parties THIS DEED is executed on [ date ] 1 [ Insert names of statutory beneficiaries entitled on intestacy ] of [ insert addresses of statutory beneficiaries entitled on intestacy ] (the Statutory Beneficiaries ) 2 [ Insert names of administrators ] of [ insert addresses of administrators ] (the Administrators ) BACKGROUND ( A) [ Insert name of deceased ] (the Deceased ) died intestate upon [ insert date of death ] survived by the Statutory Beneficiaries who constitute the Deceased’s [ [ [ surviving spouse OR civil partner ] ] AND [ [ insert details of surviving relatives who are entitled on intestacy ] all of full age ] ] ......
THIS DEED is dated [ insert date ] Parties 1 [ Insert names of legatees in the Will ] of [ insert addresses of legatees in the Will ] (the Legatees ) 2 [ Insert names of residuary beneficiaries in the Will ] of [ insert addresses of residuary beneficiaries in the Will ] (the Residuary Beneficiaries ) 3 [ Insert names of executors ] of [ insert addresses of executors ] (the Executors ) BACKGROUND ( A) [ Insert name of deceased ] (the Deceased ) died on [ insert date of death ] leaving their final Will dated [ insert date of last Will ] (the Original Will ) ( B) [ Probate of the Original Will was granted......
Dear [ Applicant ], Your UK Expansion Worker entry clearance visa We have been asked [ by [ Sponsor ] ] to support you [ and your dependants ] with an application for entry clearance to the UK (a visa) under the Global Business Mobility ( GBM)— UK Expansion Worker route. This route is designed for senior managers or specialist personnel who are being temporarily sent to the UK to establish a branch of an overseas business......
Dear [ Applicant ], Your UK Expansion Worker visa I am delighted to advise that your Global Business Mobility— UK Expansion Worker visa has been approved. [ The visas for your dependant family members have also been approved ]. Initial entry and your e Visa You [ and your dependants ] have been granted permission from [ Start date ] to [ End date ]. The Home Office has provided your visa [ and your dependants’ ] in digital form (an ‘e Visa’). Consequently, you [ and your dependants ] will not receive an endorsement in your passport [ s ] or a physical document as evidence of your grant of permission. [ Your permission is linked to the biometric passport used for your visa application. Please use the same passport when entering the UK. ] [ It is current practice for the Home Office to issue...
PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW CAREFULLY This is a legally binding contract (‘ Agreement’) between you (‘ User’ or ‘you’) and [ NAME OF SUPPLIER ], whose registered address is [ ADDRESS OF SUPPLIER ] (‘ Supplier’, ‘us’ or ‘we’). Under this Agreement, we will provide you with [ NAME OF SOFTWARE AND VERSION ], covering all content, materials, or services available within the software, together with updates and upgrades to the software from time to time (unless we require a separate agreement to be entered into for those updates and upgrades) (‘the Software’), as well as all related documentation and support resources (‘the Documentation’). This Agreement does not sell the Software to you; instead, it grants you a licence permitting use of the Software and the Documentation subject to the terms and conditions set out below. As a result, you do not own the...
Dear [ Applicant ], Your Senior or Specialist Worker visa I am delighted to confirm that your Senior or Specialist Worker visa has been granted. [ The visas for your dependent family members have also been granted ] . Initial entry and your e Visa You [ and your dependants ] have immigration permission valid from [ Start date ] to [ End date ]. The Home Office has issued your visa [ and your dependants ] in digital format (also called an ‘e Visa’). Consequently, you [ and your dependants ] will not receive an endorsement in your passport [ s ] or a physical document confirming the grant of permission. [ Your permission is linked to your biometric passport used in your visa application. Please use the same passport to enter the UK. ] [ At present, the Home Office generally issues...
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