Standard documents

A long form legal due diligence information request list to be used in connection with the acquistion of a private company. The list assumes that the seller is a single corporate entity. Where there are multiple sellers, some of whom may be individuals, references to the seller will need to be amended or deleted, as the case may be, accordingly.  

Form of data room rules for use by the seller where either a company or assets are for sale by way of an auction process, and when the data room is to be accessed via the internet. For a form of data room rules using a physical data room see Standard document, Data room rules: acquisitions.

Application to HM Revenue & Customs seeking its view under the non-statutory clearance procedure. Suitable for a company. This standard document was formerly known as Code of Practice 10: Letter to HM Revenue & Customs.

A standard document for the sale of a business and assets by a company in administration, prepared from the administrators' perspective and assuming no gap between exchange of contracts and completion.

An agreement for the assignment of copyright, drafted from the assignor's perspective.

Provisions to be inserted in an asset purchase agreement where a joint capital allowances election is to be made by the buyer and the seller to fix the amount paid for fixtures and fittings where that amount is part of a larger sum paid for an interest in land. To be used in conjunction with the  Standard document, Asset purchase agreement.

A deed of accession issued in connection with an asset purchase or similar transaction whereby the buyer agrees to be bound by the rules of the pension scheme to which its new employees belong.

A standard document for a reasonably standard first draft of a disclosure letter prepared by the seller.

Joint election notionally transferring an asset to a group company under section 171A of TCGA 1992 for use in relation to gains and losses realised on or before 20 July 2009. For a form of election in relation to gains or losses accruing on or after 21 July 2009, see Standard document, Joint section 171A of Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 election after Finance Act 2009.

A standard document for a long-form legal due diligence report in connection with an acquisition.

This is a material adverse change (MAC) clause for use in connection with an asset purchase. It should be used in conjunction with its accompanying drafting note and the Standard document, Asset purchase agreement.

A standard document for the novation of contracts in connection with an asset purchase for the benefit of the new owner.

Joint letter of instruction from the parties' solicitors to the bank concerning the operation of a retention account established under the terms of an acquisition agreement.

A specimen trade mark licence for use where the seller licenses the right to use its trade mark to the buyer for a wind-down period following completion of an asset purchase.

Application to HM Revenue & Customs seeking its view under the non-statutory clearance procedure. Suitable for a company. This standard document was formerly known as Code of Practice 10: Letter to HM Revenue & Customs.

An agreement entered into by all shareholders of a private limited company, under which each shareholder grants to the other shareholders put and call options over his shares, which are exerciseable on death, and take out life insurance policies, which are written in trust for the other option holders.

A standard document for a reasonably standard first draft of a disclosure letter in relation to a share purchase transaction.

A deed of environmental indemnity for use in an acquisition of the shares of a company. This environmental indemnity presents a balanced position that could be agreed between a reasonable seller and a reasonable buyer. It could be adapted to be used as a stand-alone deed, instead of as a schedule to a share purchase agreement. For more materials on share purchase agreements, see PLC Corporate, Practice note, A toolkit for private share acquisition: Share purchase agreement.

A long form legal due diligence information request list to be used in connection with the acquistion of a private company. The list assumes that the seller is a single corporate entity. Where there are multiple sellers, some of whom may be individuals, references to the seller will need to be amended or deleted, as the case may be, accordingly.  

Letter explaining tax covenant and tax warranties. The letter is intended to accompany the PLC Tax standard tax covenants (corporate seller and individual seller versions), tax deed and short form tax warranties.

A loan note instrument constituting floating rate guaranteed loan notes. The loan notes are for issue by the buyer of company shares to the seller(s) of those shares as consideration for the share sale.

A put and call option agreement for use by a private limited company where the seller grants the buyer a call option over shares and the buyer grants the seller a put option over the same shares.

Joint letter of instruction from the parties' solicitors to the bank concerning the operation of a retention account established under the terms of an acquisition agreement.

A form of application for clearance under section 138 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 for a transaction under section 135 (and section 138A) of that Act.

A short form agreement for the sale and purchase of a private company's shares where there is simultaneous exchange and completion. There is a single corporate seller and a single corporate buyer. The target is wholly owned by the seller and the consideration is cash to be paid on completion. There is a tax covenant (rather than a separate tax indemnity). It is drafted from the buyer's perspective and on the assumption that the target has no significant intellectual property or real property and there is no company pension scheme. This is a shorter form document and due to its nature will not provide the buyer with the detailed protections afforded in a long form share purchase agreement. Accordingly, this document should be read in conjunction with its accompanying drafting note and reference should be made to the long form agreement where necessary. For a longer form agreement, if exchange and completion is simultaneous, see Standard document, Share purchase agreement: multiple individual sellers: simultaneous exchange and completion and if there is a gap between exchange and completion see Standard document, Share purchase agreement: multiple individual sellers: non simultaneous exchange and completion.  Note that this version of the share purchase agreement does not contain anti-corruption warranties (unlike the long form versions) and if the parties wish to include such warranties as a result of the commencement of the Bribery Act 2010 on 1 July 2011, plea

Please click on the "Open in Word" icon to open precedent stock transfer form. This form has been created using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Please type within the cells provided as typing beyond this may affect the formatting. For more information on when the form is needed and details on how to complete the form, see Practice note, Stock transfer form.

Schedule containing tax covenant to be inserted in a share purchase agreement where the sellers are individuals. Care must be taken to ensure that (a) the definitions and interpretation provisions in this tax covenant conform (where necessary) with those in the share purchase agreement, and (b) that the definitions in the share purchase agreement conform with any undefined terms in this tax covenant.

These short form tax warranties are an alternative to the standard long form tax warranties and require less disclosure on the part of the seller. They should be used in deals where there will be a tax covenant and due diligence has shown there to be good tax accounting records in place. The main purpose of the warranties is to bring to light areas in which past conduct (such as claims and elections) could have an impact on future tax liabilities.

These short form tax warranties are an alternative to the standard long form tax warranties and require less disclosure on the part of the seller.

Application to HM Revenue & Customs seeking its view under the non-statutory clearance procedure. Suitable for a company. This standard document was formerly known as Code of Practice 10: Letter to HM Revenue & Customs.

A list of documents to be used by the bidder in connection with the compulsory acquisition of the shares of non-assenting shareholders of the target under the Companies Act 2006 following a successful takeover bid.

A list of documents that may be used in connection with a takeover bid or its defence.

This memorandum outlines the responsibilities and obligations of the directors of a bidder proposing to make an offer for a UK listed company (target) and the directors of the target in relation to their conduct during the offer. The memorandum outlines some of the main restrictions and duties imposed by the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Chapter 5 of the Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules Sourcebook, the Companies Act 2006, Part V of the Criminal Justice Act 1993 and the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The lawyers for the bidder or the target (as the case may be) should take the directors through this document and answer any queries that they might have, to ensure each director fully understands his duties and responsibilities. The Panel has confirmed that it does not consider it sufficient simply to provide a standard form memorandum to the directors (see Practice note, Rule 2 of the Takeover Code: Panel practice). Note: This document assumes that the directors have been provided with an additional briefing note on their statutory duties under the Companies Act 2006. For further information, see Practice note, Directors' general duties under the Companies Act 2006.

A skeleton press announcement issued on a takeover bid where cash is given as the consideration or possibly with a loan note alternative.

A timetable showing the main stages of a takeover bid (structured by way of an offer).For a comparison of the timetables for a takeover offer and a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006, see Practice note, Takeover offer and scheme of arrangement: comparative timetable.

A standard document for a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement from the perspective of the discloser of the confidential information.

Confidentiality agreement in the form of a letter intended for use at the initial stage of a letting of a property, before the tenant has begun its investigations and before the landlord has sent out any information or contract documentation. See Standard clauses and drafting notes for clauses that can be used to adapt this document.

Exclusivity agreement (also known as a lock-out agreement) for the grant of a lease with no agreement for lease in which a landlord agrees not to negotiate with another prospective tenant for a period of time. This document contains integrated drafting notes in the web view, which provide brief warnings, explanations and directions to assist with drafting and negotiation. The integrated drafting notes also link to Practice notes and other relevant materials. You may view or print the integrated drafting notes separately or integrated with the Standard document. Please see Actions in the top right hand corner of the screen.See Standard clauses and drafting notes for clauses that can be used to adapt this document.

Non-legally binding heads of terms for the assignment of a lease. See Standard clauses and drafting notes for clauses that can be used to adapt this document.

Non-legally binding heads of terms for the sale of a freehold property. See Standard clauses and drafting notes for clauses that can be used to adapt this document.

Specimen board minutes of the first meeting of directors of a shelf company incorporated under the Companies Act 2006. For more information on tailoring a shelf company, see Practice note, Purchase and tailoring of a shelf company.

Specimen minutes of the first meeting of the board of directors of a tailor-made private company incorporated under the Companies Act 2006. For information on incorporating a tailor-made private company under the Companies Act 2006, see Practice note, Practice note, How to incorporate a company under the Companies Act 2006.

Specimen notice of general meeting for use by listed companies. To be used for both AGMs and other general meetings.

Specimen notice of general meeting for use by unlisted companies (including private companies). To be used for both AGMs and other general meetings.

Specimen proxy form for listed companies.

A specimen form of letter which may be sent to a company's members by a company wishing to take advantage of the provisions permitting electronic communications, including via a website, under the Companies Act 2006 (2006 Act), if they don't already have arrangements in place for this under the Companies Act 1985 or they wish to extend those arrangements. The letter requests the consent of the recipient to the supply of documents and information (either generally or specific documents or information) in both electronic form and via a website. If only one of these two options is required by the company, then appropriate amendments will need to be made to the letter to select the desired option. This letter could be adapted for use when requesting debenture holders' consent. The letter is drafted on the assumption that it will be sent to members at the same time as the notice of the company's AGM is posted to them. For information on the steps that companies will need to take if they wish to take advantage of the regime for company communications under the 2006 Act, see Checklist, Electronic communications.

Skeleton board minutes for use from 1 October 2008. The skeleton minutes may be supplemented with resolutions and clauses from other precedents available from PLC Corporate. For skeleton board minutes for a meeting convened to consider entering a substantial transaction, see Skeleton board minutes (transactional).

It is the duty of a director of a company who is in any way, whether directly or indirectly, interested in a proposed transaction with his company to declare the nature and extent of his interest to the other directors of the company (section 177(1), Companies Act 2006). The declaration must be made before the transaction or arrangement is entered into. It may be made by notice in writing, in which case it must be sent to all of the other directors in accordance with section 184. It may be either in paper form or in an agreed electronic form, and may be sent by hand or by post or, if the recipient has agreed to receive it by electronic means, by agreed electronic means. When this is done, the notice is treated as forming part of the proceedings of the next board meeting and so should form part of the minutes of that meeting. A further declaration must be made under the section where an earlier declaration is or becomes inaccurate or incomplete This is a suggested form of such a specific notice where notice is given in writing before the date of the board meeting at which the transaction or arrangement is considered. It is for use where the duty to declare an interest arises on or after 1 October 2008: section 317 of the 1985 Act continues to apply in relation to a duty arising before that date.For further information, including information in relation to the interests that must be declared, see Practice note, Declaration of directors' interests: Companies Act 2006.

A skeleton form of written resolution under Chapter 2 of Part 13 of Companies Act 2006 (only for use by private companies). This version should be used where only one resolution is proposed. See the drafting notes for background information, assumptions and options.

This standard document is currently being substantially reviewed. A selection of some of the more key articles in Newco's articles of association covering share rights, share transfer and drag along and tag along rights, all of which help regulate the respective rights of investors in the buyout vehicle.

Specimen articles of association for a deadlocked joint venture company with two classes of shares in which each class of shareholder and the directors appointed by the shareholder have the right to veto decisions.

Specimen board minutes of the first meeting of directors of a shelf company incorporated under the Companies Act 2006. For more information on tailoring a shelf company, see Practice note, Purchase and tailoring of a shelf company.

These board minutes are to be adapted for use by a private limited company re-registering as a public limited company under the Companies Act 2006.

This standard document is a short form version of a shareholders' agreement, designed for use by several shareholders in a private limited company, where each shareholder is an individual and not a corporate body.

A standard board minute for use when a company wants to apply to be struck off the register and dissolved under section 1003 of the Companies Act 2006.  Part 31 (Dissolution and restoration to the register) (sections 1000-1034) of the Companies Act 2006 will come into force on 1 October 2009.

Annotated version of the UK Corporate Governance Code relating to the introduction to the Code (Comply or explain), which sets out the full text of the Code. Contains links to, and summaries of, relevant  NAPF, PIRC and AIC guidance, the Listing Rules and PLC know-how.

Annotated version of the UK Corporate Governance Code relating to the preface to the Code, which sets out the full text of the Code. Contains links to, and summaries of, relevant FRC guidance, the FRC's UK Stewardship Code and PLC know-how.

Annotated version of the UK Corporate Governance Code relating to Schedule B (Disclosure of corporate governance arrangements), which sets out the full text of the Code. Contains links to relevant FRC guidance and PLC know-how.

Annotated version of the UK Corporate Governance Code relating to Section B (Effectiveness), which sets out the full text of the Code. Contains links to and summaries of, relevant ABI, FRC, ICSA, NAPF, and PIRC guidance, the Disclosure and Transparency Rules and PLC know-how.

Annotated version of the UK Corporate Governance Code relating to Section D (Remuneration), which sets out the full text of the Code. Contains links to, and summaries of, relevant ABI, FRC, NAPF, PIRC and ICSA guidance, the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the Listing Rules and PLC know-how.

A letter of appointment for a non-executive chairman which is based on the now withdrawn sample letter of non-executive director appointment formerly published in the Good Practice Suggestions from the Higgs Report. The letter of appointment takes into account the FRC Guidance on Board Effectiveness published on 3 March 2011. On 15 December 2011, ICSA published an updated version of its sample non-executive director's appointment letter, see sample non-executive appointment letter. This standard document is currently being updated to reflect the December 2011 sample appointment letter.

A briefing note for directors, setting out their general duties under Part 10, Chapter 2 of the Companies Act 2006. The note is intended to inform directors of their new duties before they come into force on 1 October 2007.

A letter of appointment for a non-executive chairman which is based on the now withdrawn sample letter of non-executive director appointment formerly published in the Good Practice Suggestions from the Higgs Report. The letter of appointment takes into account the FRC Guidance on Board Effectiveness published on 3 March 2011. On 15 December 2011, ICSA published an updated version of its sample non-executive director's appointment letter, see sample non-executive appointment letter. This standard document is currently being updated to reflect the December 2011 sample appointment letter.

Skeleton board minutes for use from 1 October 2008. The skeleton minutes may be supplemented with resolutions and clauses from other precedents available from PLC Corporate. For skeleton board minutes for a meeting convened to consider entering a substantial transaction, see Skeleton board minutes (transactional).

It is the duty of a director of a company who is in any way, whether directly or indirectly, interested in a proposed or existing transaction or arrangement with his company to declare the nature and extent of his interest to the other directors (sections 177 and 182, Companies Act 2006). A general notice in accordance with section 185 is a sufficient declaration of interest in relation to the matters to which it relates (section 185(1), Companies Act 2006). This is a suggested form of such a general notice.The notice will not be effective unless it is given at a meeting of the directors or the director takes reasonable steps to secure that it is brought up and read at the next meeting of the directors after it is given.A further declaration must be made under the section where an earlier declaration is or becomes inaccurate or incomplete.For further information, including information in relation to the interests that must be declared, see Practice note, Declaration of directors' interests: Companies Act 2006.

It is the duty of a director of a company who is in any way, whether directly or indirectly, interested in a proposed transaction with his company to declare the nature and extent of his interest to the other directors of the company (section 177(1), Companies Act 2006). The declaration must be made before the transaction or arrangement is entered into. It may be made by notice in writing, in which case it must be sent to all of the other directors in accordance with section 184. It may be either in paper form or in an agreed electronic form, and may be sent by hand or by post or, if the recipient has agreed to receive it by electronic means, by agreed electronic means. When this is done, the notice is treated as forming part of the proceedings of the next board meeting and so should form part of the minutes of that meeting. A further declaration must be made under the section where an earlier declaration is or becomes inaccurate or incomplete This is a suggested form of such a specific notice where notice is given in writing before the date of the board meeting at which the transaction or arrangement is considered. It is for use where the duty to declare an interest arises on or after 1 October 2008: section 317 of the 1985 Act continues to apply in relation to a duty arising before that date.For further information, including information in relation to the interests that must be declared, see Practice note, Declaration of directors' interests: Companies Act 2006.

Standard form solvency statement under section 643 of the Companies Act 2006 to be given in relation to a reduction of capital under section 642 (private companies only). Set out below are two versions of standard form wording: The first version is for use where there is no current intention to commence winding up of the company within 12 months. The second version is for use where there is a current intention to commence winding up of the company within 12 months.

This standard document is a short form version of a shareholders' agreement, designed for use by several shareholders in a private limited company, where each shareholder is an individual and not a corporate body.

Specimen articles of association for a public company limited by shares incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) and listed on the Official List. Drafting notes within the standard document provide background information, suggested drafting amendments and, where appropriate, links to more detailed PLC Corporate materials.   For optional articles which may be inserted into these articles of association for public limited companies, see Standard document, Additional optional articles for public limited companies.  

A standard board minute for use when a company wants to apply to be struck off the register and dissolved under section 1003 of the Companies Act 2006.  Part 31 (Dissolution and restoration to the register) (sections 1000-1034) of the Companies Act 2006 will come into force on 1 October 2009.

A standard document for the release of existing indebtedness or obligations by way of consideration for an intra-group asset or share sale. The standard document is intended for use in conjunction with Standard document, Asset purchase agreement: intra-group reorganisations and Standard document, Share purchase agreement: intra-group reorganisations where part or all of the consideration is to be satisfied by the release and discharge of existing indebtedness or obligations of the seller to the buyer.

A transitional services agreement for use following an intra-group asset sale that takes place as part of a group reorganisation.

Board minutes to approve the on market purchase by a listed company carrying out a share buyback programme.

An example of a notice to a Regulatory Information Service from a listed company informing it that the company has purchased shares pursuant to a share buyback programme, including the appropriate notification as to whether it proposes to cancel such shares or to hold them as treasury shares.

An agreement entered into by all shareholders of a private limited company, under which each shareholder grants to the other shareholders put and call options over his shares, which are exerciseable on death, and take out life insurance policies, which are written in trust for the other option holders.

Notice of a general meeting to consider an ordinary resolution to give the directors authority under section 551 of the Companies Act 2006 to allot shares and a special resolution under section 570 of the Companies Act 2006 to disapply pre-emption rights.

A put option agreement over shares of a private limited company. This option agreement may be used when an existing shareholder is granted a right (but not an obligation) to sell shares for a specific period and at a specific price or at a price to be calculated in accordance with a pre-agreed formula.

Standard document legal due diligence request list for the purposes of carrying out a due diligence exercise into a company that is seeking admission of its share capital to trading on AIM. For background information on due diligence in relation to AIM admissions, see Practice note, Due diligence and verification: AIM companies. Information received from the request list will enable the company and its advisers to draw up a legal due diligence report and collate and verify necessary information to be included in the admission document. The request list should be tailored to the specific business of the company that is being admitted to AIM so that only relevant information is requested. The directors will also be sent a questionnaire about their personal circumstances, interests in the company or its group, bankruptcies etc as required to be disclosed by paragraph (g) of Schedule Two to the AIM Rules.

These board minutes are to be adapted for use by a private limited company re-registering as a public limited company under the Companies Act 2006.

This memorandum outlines the responsibilities and obligations of directors in relation to the publication of a prospectus, and may be used in connection with rights issues and other secondary issues.

Specimen articles of association for a public company limited by shares incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) and listed on the Official List. Drafting notes within the standard document provide background information, suggested drafting amendments and, where appropriate, links to more detailed PLC Corporate materials.   For optional articles which may be inserted into these articles of association for public limited companies, see Standard document, Additional optional articles for public limited companies.  

This memorandum outlines the responsibilities and obligations of directors in relation to the publication of a prospectus, and may be used in connection with rights issues and other secondary issues.

An outline of the contents of a prospectus for a secondary issue, containing background and reasons for the secondary issue and details of its terms and conditions.

The Financial Services Authority requires a rights issue to be made by means of a renounceable letter, usually a provisional allotment letter. This synopsis includes an outline of the contents of a provisional allotment letter.

A summary of the terms of an agreement entered into by the company and the receiving agent in a rights issue.

A summary of the terms and conditions contained in the underwriting agreement for a rights issue.

Background to the requirement for a working capital statement in connection with a secondary issue and synopsis of the working capital memorandum, which supports and provides the basis for the statement.

A summary of the terms of a placing letter, pursuant to which the underwriter places shares with placees.

A summary of the terms of a sub-underwriting agreement, sometimes called a sub-underwriting letter, in which sub-underwriters accept participation in a rights issue.

This is an example of the claim form to enforce an adjudicator's decision by way of summary judgment in the Technology and Construction Court. The claim form is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it. The claim form should be used in conjunction with Standard document, Adjudication enforcement: particulars of claim.

A standard letter from a responding party, challenging the adjudicator's jurisdiction. This letter is based on materials provided by Paul Flook of Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP.

This is an example of a Scott Schedule, setting out a claim for loss and expence. For more information on when to use and how to prepare a Scott Schedule, see Practice note, Scott Schedules. The Scott Schedule is only available in MS Excel format. Click here to view it.

This case study provides a simple example of an application to the English court for an injunction restraining proceedings brought in breach of an arbitration clause.

For an example draft order in support of an application for an anti-suit injunction under section 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 or section 37 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (or both), please click here.

This is an illustration of an application to stay proceedings in the English court pursuant to section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996. It consists of an application notice, witness statement and draft order, accompanied by drafting notes.

A skeleton argument in support of an application for permission to appeal pursuant to section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996. Click here to view it.

An example covering letter for an Answer to Notice of Arbitration under the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules.

An example covering letter for a Notice of Arbitration under the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules.

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This case study illustrates the commencement of an ICC arbitration (1998 Rules). It offers guidance on both: How to draft and file a Request for Arbitration. How to respond to the Request with an Answer, and (where appropriate), how to file a counterclaim.

This is an example covering letter to the ICC Secretariat, enclosing the Answer to a Request for Arbitration under the ICC Rules 2012. This document is available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is an example covering letter to the ICC Secretariat, enclosing a Request for Arbitration under the ICC Rules 2012. This document is available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A Request for Arbitration under the LCIA Rules. Click here to view it.

Response to Request for Arbitration under the LCIA Rules, including counterclaim. Click here to view it.

This case study illustrates how to commence an arbitration under the LCIA rules. It provides guidance on: How to draft and file a Request for arbitration. How to respond to the Request with a Response, including (where appropriate) a counterclaim.

This is an example covering letter to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Registrar (SIAC), enclosing a Notice of Arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the SIAC. This document is available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A sample provisional timetable in an international arbitration conducted under the ICC Rules of Arbitration 1998. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A sample application for corrections to an award, and an additional award, pursuant to section 57 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A witness statement in support of an application for a stay of proceedings pursuant to section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A witness statement in support of an application to set aside an appointment pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A sample letter making preliminary inquiries of a proposed arbitrator.

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A witness statement in support of an application pursuant to section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A claim form seeking to challenge an award on the basis of serious irregularity pursuant to section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A witness statement in support of an application to challenge an award pursuant to section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

For an example draft order on an application to appeal against an arbitral award on a point of law under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, please click here.

An acknowledgement of service form in response to an application pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996 to set aside an appointment of a sole arbitator. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view the Acknowledgement of Service form.

A claim form, in response to an application to set aside an appointment of a sole arbitrator pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996, advancing a cross claim for orders constituting a tribunal. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This case study illustrates the procedure for enforcing a domestic arbitration made in an arbitration in England, pursuant to section 66 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act). For further discussion of enforcement, see Practice note, Enforcing arbitration awards in England.

A covering letter to accompany the notice jointly appointing a sole arbitrator.

A combined notice effective to stop time and requiring the appointment of a party nominated arbitrator.

A combined notice effective to stop time and requiring the appointment of a sole arbitrator. The notice is intended to commence arbitration proceedings for the purposes of stopping the limitation period running. It is also the first step in the procedure laid down in the Arbitration Act 1996 for appointing a sole arbitrator.

A letter requesting a third party to appoint an arbitrator.

This is an illustration of: An application pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for an order setting aside the appointment of an arbitrator as sole arbitrator. A cross-application for an order confirming the appointment of the arbitrator, or for further directions It consists of claim forms, acknowledgement of service form, witness statements and accompanying drafting notes.

A witness statement in support of an application to appoint a sole arbitrator pursuant to section 18 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is an illustration of an application pursuant to section 72 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for a ruling on whether the arbitral tribunal has substantive jurisdiction. It consists of a claim form and witness statement, accompanied by drafting notes.

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A specimen Redfern schedule as used to create a record of requests for disclosure of documents in international arbitration.

This case study provides a simple example of an application to the English court for an injunction restraining proceedings brought in breach of an arbitration clause.

For an example draft order in support of an application for an anti-suit injunction under section 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 or section 37 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (or both), please click here.

This is an illustration of an application to stay proceedings in the English court pursuant to section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996. It consists of an application notice, witness statement and draft order, accompanied by drafting notes.

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This is an illustration of an application pursuant to section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for an order setting aside an award on the grounds that it was made without jurisdiction. It consists of a claim form and witness statement, accompanied by drafting notes and checklist.

For an example draft order on an application to challenge an arbitral award under section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996, please click here.

This is an illustration of an application pursuant to section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for an order setting aside an award on the grounds of serious irregularity. It consists of a claim form and witness statement, accompanied by drafting notes and checklist.

For an example draft order on an application to challenge an arbitral award under section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996, please click here.

This is an illustration of an application pursuant to section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for leave to appeal against an award, and for orders setting aside the award on appeal. It consists of a claim form and witness statement, accompanied by drafting notes and checklist.

A skeleton argument in support of an application for permission to appeal pursuant to section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996. Click here to view it.

An acknowledgement of service form in response to an application pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996 to set aside an appointment of a sole arbitator. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view the Acknowledgement of Service form.

A claim form, in response to an application to set aside an appointment of a sole arbitrator pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996, advancing a cross claim for orders constituting a tribunal. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This case study illustrates the procedure for enforcing a New York Convention arbitration award made in an arbitration in France, pursuant to section 101 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act). For further discussion of enforcement, see Practice note, Enforcing arbitration awards in England.

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This is a draft order for enforcement of a New York Convention arbitration award and entering judgment in terms of the award, pursuant to section 101 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

An application to set aside an order giving permission to enforce a New York Convention award. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A draft order setting aside an order giving permission to enforce a New York Convention award. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is an illustration of: An application pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for an order setting aside the appointment of an arbitrator as sole arbitrator. A cross-application for an order confirming the appointment of the arbitrator, or for further directions It consists of claim forms, acknowledgement of service form, witness statements and accompanying drafting notes.

A witness statement in support of an application to appoint a sole arbitrator pursuant to section 18 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is an illustration of an application pursuant to section 72 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for a ruling on whether the arbitral tribunal has substantive jurisdiction. It consists of a claim form and witness statement, accompanied by drafting notes.

A witness statement in support of an application to set aside an appointment pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A sample letter making preliminary inquiries of a proposed arbitrator.

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This is an example Answer to a Request for Arbitration under the ICC Rules 2012. The Answer includes a counterclaim. This document is available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is an example Request for Arbitration under the ICC Rules 2012 and is available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This case study illustrates the commencement of an ICC arbitration (2012 Rules). It offers guidance on both: How to draft and file a Request for Arbitration. How to respond to the Request with an Answer, and (where appropriate), how to file a counterclaim.

This is an example covering letter to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Registrar (SIAC), enclosing a Notice of Arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the SIAC. This document is available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

An acknowledgement of service form in response to an application pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996 to set aside an appointment of a sole arbitator. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view the Acknowledgement of Service form.

A claim form, in response to an application to set aside an appointment of a sole arbitrator pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996, advancing a cross claim for orders constituting a tribunal. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A covering letter to accompany the notice jointly appointing a sole arbitrator.

A combined notice effective to stop time and requiring the appointment of a party nominated arbitrator.

A combined notice effective to stop time and requiring the appointment of a sole arbitrator. The notice is intended to commence arbitration proceedings for the purposes of stopping the limitation period running. It is also the first step in the procedure laid down in the Arbitration Act 1996 for appointing a sole arbitrator.

A letter requesting a third party to appoint an arbitrator.

An application to appoint a sole arbitrator pursuant to section 18 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A sample application pursuant to section 18 of the Arbitration Act 1996 to appoint an arbitrator to a three man tribunal. The application consists of claim form, witness statement, together with drafting notes.

A witness statement in support of an application to set aside an appointment pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

For an example claim form seeking an extension of time for commencing arbitration under section 12 of the Arbitration Act 1996, please click here.

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This is an example Answer to a Request for Arbitration under the ICC Rules 2012. The Answer includes a counterclaim. This document is available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is an example Request for Arbitration under the ICC Rules 2012 and is available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This case study illustrates the commencement of an ICC arbitration (2012 Rules). It offers guidance on both: How to draft and file a Request for Arbitration. How to respond to the Request with an Answer, and (where appropriate), how to file a counterclaim.

A covering letter to accompany a Request for Arbitration under the LCIA Rules. Click here to view it.

Cover letter for Response to Request for Arbitration under the LCIA Rules, including a counterclaim. Click here to view it.

This is an example Notice of Arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and is available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This case study provides a worked example of the commencement of an international arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. The case study consists of a Notice of Arbitration, together with a drafting note and a covering letter.

A witness statement in support of a cross application made in response to an application to set aside the appointment of a sole arbitrator pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

For an example draft order for an application to extend time for commencing arbitration, under section 12 of the Arbitration Act 1996, please click here.

A covering letter to accompany the notice jointly appointing a sole arbitrator.

A combined notice effective to stop time and requiring the appointment of a party nominated arbitrator.

A combined notice effective to stop time and requiring the appointment of a sole arbitrator. The notice is intended to commence arbitration proceedings for the purposes of stopping the limitation period running. It is also the first step in the procedure laid down in the Arbitration Act 1996 for appointing a sole arbitrator.

A sample agenda and submissions for use at a preliminary meeting. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is an illustration of: An application pursuant to section 17 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for an order setting aside the appointment of an arbitrator as sole arbitrator. A cross-application for an order confirming the appointment of the arbitrator, or for further directions It consists of claim forms, acknowledgement of service form, witness statements and accompanying drafting notes.

A witness statement in support of an application to appoint a sole arbitrator pursuant to section 18 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

For an example witness statement in support of an application to extend time for commencing arbitration, under section 12 of the Arbitration Act 1996, please click here.

A specimen Redfern schedule as used to create a record of requests for disclosure of documents in international arbitration.

A sample application for corrections to an award, and an additional award, pursuant to section 57 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

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A witness statement in support of an application pursuant to section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A claim form seeking to challenge an award on the basis of serious irregularity pursuant to section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A witness statement in support of an application to challenge an award pursuant to section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

For an example draft order on an application to appeal against an arbitral award on a point of law under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, please click here.

This case study illustrates the procedure for enforcing a New York Convention arbitration award made in an arbitration in France, pursuant to section 101 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act). For further discussion of enforcement, see Practice note, Enforcing arbitration awards in England.

This is a claim form for an application to enforce a New York Convention arbitration award and to enter judgment in terms of the award, pursuant to section 101 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is a witness statement in support of an application to enforce a New York Convention arbitration award and to enter judgment in terms of the award, pursuant to section 101 of the Arbitration Act 1996. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This case study illustrates the procedure for resisting enforcement of a New York Convention award. The factual scenario is the same as that in Enforcing a New York Convention arbitration award: case study and proceeds from the point where the award creditor has obtained an order, on a without notice basis, granting permission to enforce the award. The award debtor must now apply to the English court to set that order aside.

A witness statement in support of the application to set aside an order giving permission to enforce a New York Convention award. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

For an example claim form for an anti-suit injunction under section 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 or section 37 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (or both), in support of arbitration proceedings, please click here.

For an example witness statement in support of a claim for an anti-suit injunction under section 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 or section 37 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (or both), please click here.

An example of application to restrict access to court documents under CPR 5.4C. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is an example of the type of directions typically made at a first case management conference. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is an example of a letter to a client explaining the purpose of and preparation required for the case management conference (CMC) in either the Technology and Construction Court or the Admiralty and Commercial Court. It must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances, and should be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes and Practice note, The case management conference: what you need to know. For a letter explaining the CMC in the Queen's Bench and Chancery Divisions of the High Court, see Standard document, Case Management: letter explaining case management conference for QBD and Chancery cases.

An example of a letter to a client, early on in a dispute, regarding his disclosure obligations.

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This spreadsheet is designed to help you calculate the interest on a claim, and is viewable in Excel.

 This spreadsheet is designed to help you calculate an estimate of costs, and is viewable in Excel.

This is an example of a cost sharing agreement, which could serve as a useful starting point when drafting such an agreement. It will, however, need to be tailored to your particular circumstances and needs. It covers, among other matters, how the costs will be apportioned between the claimants and what the liability of a claimant will be if he joins or leaves the litigation after the agreement is signed. This cost sharing agreement must be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes, which explain why certain clauses have been drafted the way that they have and why certain clauses are optional.

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This spreadsheet is designed to help you calculate the interest on a claim, and is viewable in Excel.

This is an example of an order for wasted costs. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

A document retention policy (also known as a records and information management policy) establishes and describes how a company expects its employees to manage company data from creation through destruction. It can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document is based on federal law. State and local law may impose additional or different recordkeeping requirements, but this document will be relevant and useful to companies in every state.  This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

An example of an application notice seeking an order for non-party disclosure under the Civil Procedure Rules 31.17. Click here to view it.

This is an example of a witness statement made in support of an application for non-party disclosure. It must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances, and should be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes.

This is an example of an application notice for permission to discontinue. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it. Note: Since the beginning of June 2008 a new form N244 (General form of application) has been used in the courts (with the exception of the Administrative Court and the Commercial Court). This document is in the "new" form.

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This is an illustration of an application for summary judgment/strike out. It consists of particulars of claim, two application notices, witness statements in support and two orders, all accompanied by drafting notes. Since the beginning of June 2008, a new Form N244 (General form of application) has been used in the courts (with the exception of the Administrative Court and the Commercial Court). This case study uses the "new" form. Ben Patten of 4 New Square and PLC Dispute Resolution

This is an example of an application for an order that a debtor attend court for questioning. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it. For the attachment referred to in section four of the form, see Standard document, Further questions and documents that the judgment creditor requires the judgment debtor to answer/produce. For further information, see Practice note, Enforcing a money judgment: an overview: What are the judgment debtor's assets?

This is an example of an application notice for permission to issue a writ of fieri facias. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it. For further information, see Practice note, Execution against goods and writs of fieri facias.

A witness statement providing that service of a statutory demand, that is part of a case study of a creditor's petition to wind up a company. Click here to view it.

This is an example of a list of documents which the judgment creditor requires the judgment debtor to produce. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is an example of an application for an injunction to prevent the presentation of a winding-up petition. It is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is an example of a witness statement in support of an application for an injunction to prevent the presentation of a winding-up petition. It is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This is an example of a praecipe (request) for issue of a writ of fieri facias. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it. For more information, see Practice note, Execution against goods and writs of fieri facias.

This is an example request for a warrant of execution. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it. For further information, see Practice note Execution against goods and writs of fieri facias.

A statement of truth is a statement confirming that the person making it believes the facts stated in the document are true. Certain documents must be validated with a statement of truth. This is an example of a letter to a client, explaining the requirements for and implications of signing a statement of truth. It should be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes and Practice note, Statements of truth.

This retainer letter is suitable for a party appointed expert who will be used to provide advice or to act as an expert witness. It is not written with a single joint expert in mind, and would have to be adapted for that purpose. The letter sets out the terms which will govern the relationship between instructing solicitors and the expert. It should be read in conjunction with the Experts: retainer letter: drafting note. The retainer letter covers confidentiality, the effect of disclosing inside information under the Market Abuse Directive (where relevant), responsibility for work, conflicts of interest, fees and termination of the retainer. The instructions are set out in Standard document, Experts: letter of instruction with the aim of retaining, as far as possible, any privilege in this retainer letter and avoiding having to disclose it. The retainer letter and the letter of instruction can be combined if you prefer.

This is an example of a letter which could be used when sending the client a CFA after you have explained how a CFA works (see Standard document, Example letter to client explaining how a CFA works and firm's approach) and carried out any due diligence needed to decide whether or not the client's case is suitable for a CFA.

This is an illustration of a without notice application for an interim freezing injunction at the pre-action stage. It consists of an application notice, an affidavit and a draft freezing injunction, accompanied by drafting notes. Note: Since the beginning of June 2008, a new Form N244 (General form of application) has been used in the courts (with the exception of the Administrative Court and the Commercial Court). This case study uses the "new" form. This case study is illustrative only. The facts are in no way indicative as to whether a court would be minded to grant a freezing injunction in such circumstances. Great care must be taken to ensure that the facts of a particular case merit the seeking of a freezing injunction in the first place. This case study has been prepared by Edward Davies of Erskine Chambers. PLC Dispute Resolution and Edward Davies, Barrister, Erskine Chambers

A case study on seeking an injunction against the issue or advertisement of a petition for compulsory liquidation. The case study contains an application notice, supporting witness statement and a draft order, with comprehensive drafting notes for each one.

This is an example of a draft order for an injunction to prevent the presentation of a winding-up petition. It is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

An example draft order for an interim prohibitory injunction, obtained before proceedings have been issued. This draft order is based on court form PF39CH. It must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances. It should be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes and Practice note, Prohibitory injunctions: an overview.

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This is an illustration of an application disputing the jurisdiction of the English court under CPR 11 and seeking to set aside an order granting permission to serve the claim form outside the jurisdiction. It consists of an application notice and witness statement in support (both accompanied by drafting notes) together with a draft order.

This is an illustration of an application for permission to serve proceedings outside the jurisdiction under CPR 6.37.

This is an illustration of an application for security for costs. It consists of a letter requesting security for costs, a letter of advice from a solicitor to their client about how to respond to a request for security for costs, an application notice, a witness statement in support and an order for security to be given, all accompanied by drafting notes.

This is an example letter before claim, to be used as a starting point by the solicitors of a prospective claimant that has a claim for misrepresentation in the context of a contract which is disputed by the prospective defendant, where none of the specific pre-action protocols or other formal pre-action procedure applies.

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An example of a letter from one party to another requesting security for costs.

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This is an illustration of an application disputing the jurisdiction of the English court under CPR 11 and seeking to set aside an order granting permission to serve the claim form outside the jurisdiction. It consists of an application notice and witness statement in support (both accompanied by drafting notes) together with a draft order.

An example of an application notice seeking permission to serve proceedings outside the jurisdiction under CPR 6.37. Click here to view it.

This letter is an example of a claimant's Part 36 offer to settle its claim. It can be used as an offer to settle after proceedings have commenced or as a starting point for drafting a pre-action offer to settle a dispute. It can be an effective way to put pressure on the defendant to settle the matter sooner rather than later, in light of the consequences (indemnity costs and interest) if it does not accept the offer and the claimant goes on to obtain a judgment which is equal to or more advantageous then the offer.

This is an example of a letter which could be used to explain the implications of making a Part 36 offer to your client where your client is the claimant.

This is an example of a letter which could be used to explain the implications of making a Part 36 offer to your client where your client is the defendant.

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This is an example of a settlement or compromise agreement and release which could serve as a useful starting point when drafting such an agreement. In order to ensure that a settlement agreement achieves its purpose, it is necessary for the agreement to be tailored to the particular circumstances of the matter in question. This settlement agreement should be read in conjunction with the Settlement agreement/deed: drafting note. You may find it helpful to refer to the Checklist of issues to consider on drafting a settlement agreement too. If you need to prepare a settlement deed instead of a settlement agreement (for example, because there is no consideration passing between the parties), please see Standard document, Settlement deed and release: an example.

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This document is the Tomlin Order which appears as an annex in the Settlement agreement and release: an example and the Settlement deed and release: an example. It is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.

This spreadsheet is designed to help you calculate compound interest on a claim and is viewable in Excel.

This is an example defence which could be used as a starting point when drafting a defence to a contractual debt claim. It also includes an optional defence to a claim for specific performance. Note that it must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances of the claim and is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying drafting notes and Practice note, Drafting statements of case.

This is an example defence which could be used as a starting point when drafting a defence to a claim for negligence or breach of duty (or both). It also responds to a claim for an injunction sought for continuing or threatened negligence. Note that it must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances of the claim and is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying drafting notes and Practice note, Drafting statements of case.

This is an example of the details of claim that can be used as a starting point when drafting a claim made by a tenant for an unopposed lease renewal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA 1954).  If practicable, the details should be set out in the claim form under the heading "Details of claim".  However, if there is insufficient space in the claim form, you may need to draft the details of claim as a separate particulars of claim which should be served on the defendant landlord with the claim form (or within a specified period). For an example of the details of claim that can be used when a landlord brings a claim for an unopposed lease renewal, see Standard document, LTA 1954: Details of claim to be included in a landlord's claim form for an unopposed lease renewal. The Part 8 procedure (as amended by Civil Procedure Rule (CPR) 56) must be used for an unopposed lease renewal claim (CPR 56.3(3)).  The claim should be made using Claim Form N208. The claim must include all the required information set out in CPR 56 and the wording of this standard document should be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances of the claim. 

This is an example letter before claim, to be used as a starting point by the solicitors of a prospective claimant that has a claim for misrepresentation in the context of a contract which is disputed by the prospective defendant, where none of the specific pre-action protocols or other formal pre-action procedure applies.

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This is an example particulars of claim which could be used as a starting point when drafting a claim to terminate a business lease without renewal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA 1954). Note that it must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances of the claim and is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying integrated drafting notes and PLC Dispute Resolution, Practice note, Drafting statements of case. The requirements for the claim are set out in Civil Procedure Rule (CPR) 56. The Part 7 procedure and a Part 7 claim form must be used (see, Court form N1) (CPR 56.3(4).

This is an example particulars of claim which could be used as a starting point when drafting a claim for misrepresentation under the Misrepresentation Act 1967 or for deceit (or both) in the context of a contract. It also includes a claim for breach of contract based on the misrepresentation. Note that it must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances of the claim and is to be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes and Practice note, Drafting statements of case.

This is an example particulars of claim which could be used as a starting point when drafting a restitutionary claim for money had and received on the basis of a mistake or total failure of consideration. It also includes an alternative claim for a quantum meruit and a claim for compound interest. Note that it must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances of the claim and is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying integrated drafting notes and Practice note, Drafting statements of case.

This is an example interim rent application in a claim for a lease renewal or termination of a lease under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. It is written on the basis that court proceedings for a lease renewal have not begun, or have already ended.  In these circumstances, the application for interim rent must be made using the Part 8 procedure and Claim Form N208 (Practice Direction (PD) 56.3.19). The application for interim rent should be set out in the details of claim section in the claim form.

This spreadsheet is designed to help you calculate compound interest on a claim and is viewable in Excel.

A line of junction notice (for a new wall wholly on the building owner's own land) in letter form from a building owner to an adjoining owner, given under section 1 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (PWA 1996). This letter is reproduced under the terms of the Click-Use Licence from the example letters in the Department for Communities and Local Government's (DCLG) explanatory booklet on the PWA 1996 (DCLG's explanatory booklet) (http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/133214.pdf). It has integrated drafting notes prepared by PLC Construction.

An adjoining owner's negative response in letter form to a party structure notice from a building owner, given under section 3 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (PWA 1996). This letter is reproduced under the terms of the Click-Use Licence from the example letters in the Department for Communities and Local Government's (DCLG) explanatory booklet on the PWA 1996 (DCLG's explanatory booklet) (http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/133214.pdf). It has integrated drafting notes prepared by PLC Construction.

An adjoining owner's negative response in letter form to a notice of adjacent excavations (three or six metres from the boundary), given under section 6 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (PWA 1996). This letter is reproduced under the terms of the Click-Use Licence from the example letters in the Department for Communities and Local Government's (DCLG) explanatory booklet on the PWA 1996 (DCLG's explanatory booklet) (http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/133214.pdf). It has integrated drafting notes prepared by PLC Construction.

This document is an example of the first few pages of a travelling draft trial bundle index. This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it.