Letter notifying data subject of data breach under the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, SI 2003/2426 [Data subject’s name and address] [Date] Dear [insert name], Notification of data breach On [insert date] we became aware that [what has happened, ie personal data breach (including whether the data has been unauthorised third party)]. [We estimate that the OR The] incident occurred on [insert date]. Our investigations[ so far] have shown that the data [accessed by an unauthorised person OR disclosed without authorisation OR stolen OR lost OR destroyed OR altered] [ may have] included personal information such as [describe data and if possible state whether you believe the recipient’s data was involved,

Dear [insert name of employee] Re: Attendance review meeting I am writing to confirm that an attendance review meeting has been arranged for [insert date] at [insert time]. The meeting will take place at [insert location] with [insert name] conducting the meeting and [insert name] present to

STOP PRESS: On 1 October 2026 a newly formed Business and Property Division replaced the Chancery Division—see News Analysis: The new Business and Property Division of the High Court. This Precedent contains references to, and information derived from, the Chancery Guide. It is understood that a Business and Property Division Guide is being drafted and it is assumed this will replace the Chancery Guide. Existing links to the Chancery Guide will remain in content until a replacement is released. [Insert Firm details] [Addressee—insert name and address of expert] [Date of letter] Private & confidential Dear [insert name of expert] Letter of Instruction In the Late Estate of [insert name] Deceased (‘the Deceased’) Case heading We act for [insert name](‘Our Client’), the [son OR daughter] of the Deceased. We write to request that you provide expert evidence regarding the testamentary capacity of the Deceased to make and execute [her OR his] Will dated [insert day] of [insert month] [insert year] (the Will). The aim of this letter is to provide you with the factual background, the key documents and to

The Council for Science and Technology (CST) has published a letter of advice to the UK Prime Minister on how the government can better address global antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In the advice, the CST outlines five areas of focus for the government to prioritise which include: strengthening international cooperation; incentivising antimicrobial R&D for new treatments; investing in diagnostics; developing skills and building capacity; and increasing public engagement.

Archived: This Precedent is for illustrative purposes only as it reflects the position up to 1 December 2016. The ability to offer tax-favoured employee shareholder shares or ESS (commonly used in private equity company arrangements) has now been removed. The government announced in the Autumn Statement 2016, the removal of the following reliefs in relation to ESS shares: • the income tax and NICs relief which applies to the first £2,000 worth of employee shareholder shares received by an individual • the capital gains tax exemption in respect of all or a portion of the ESS shares, and • the provision which ensures that, when a company buys employee shareholder shares back from an employee shareholder, the consideration is not a distribution in the shareholder’s hands The removal of reliefs applies to any employer shareholder agreements made on or after 1 December 2016. However, any individual who received independent advice regarding entering into an employer shareholder agreement before 23 November 2016 still had the opportunity to enter into the agreement before

To Defendant Dear [insert organisation name] Letter of Claim [insert claimant’s name] v [insert defendant’s name] We have been instructed to act on behalf of [insert claimant’s name] in relation to treatment carried out/care provided at [insert name of GP practice] by [insert name(s) of GP(s) if known] on or around [insert date(s)]. Please let us know if you do not believe that you are the appropriate defendant or if you are aware of any other potential defendants. This letter is sent pursuant to the Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes. You should acknowledge receipt of this letter in writing and identify who will be dealing with this matter within 14 days. Within four months of receipt of this letter you should provide a Letter of Response setting out whether the claim is admitted or denied and provide copies of any documents relied upon. If such a response is not received by the Claimant, the Claimant may commence court proceedings without further reference to you. Claimant’s details [Insert

ARCHIVED: This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. [ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [MANAGING PARTNER] [NAME OF DEFENDANT ACCOUNTANT] [ADDRESS LINE 1] [ADDRESS LINE 2] [POSTCODE] [DATE] Dear [insert organisation name] [PROSPECTIVE CLAIMANT’S NAME] AND [PROSPECTIVE DEFENDANT’S NAME] LETTER OF CLAIM We write further to our letter dated [insert date]. That letter was a preliminary notice of claim sent pursuant to the Pre-Action Protocol for Professional Negligence (the Protocol), and required an acknowledgment by [insert date]. [We are in receipt of your letter dated [insert date] acknowledging receipt of the preliminary notice of claim. [However, we await confirmation that your professional indemnity insurers have been advised of the circumstances of our client’s claim against you. We also request that you pass a copy of this letter to them, and confirm to us that you have done so.] OR We cannot trace an acknowledgement of our preliminary notice of claim and await confirmation of receipt of our correspondence by return.] 1 Overview and identity of parties 1.1 [As you are aware], [W OR w]e act for [insert

Your ref: Our ref: Please ask for: Date: Direct Line: Email: Dear [insert organisation name] Claimant’s Full Name: Claimant’s Full Address: Claimant’s NI No: Claimant’s Date of Birth: Claim for Dermatitis We are instructed by the above named to claim damages for personal injury and loss suffered when [he OR she] contracted dermatitis following excessive exposure to detergent and water during the course of [his OR her] employment by you. We are writing this letter in accordance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Disease and Illness Claims and the Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury Claims. Please confirm the identity of your insurers. Please note that your insurers will need to see this letter as soon as possible and it may affect your insurance cover if you do not send this to them. We attach a copy of this letter for you to provide to your insurers. The background to this claim is [insert background to claim eg]. Our client was employed at your premises as a cleaner between 2018 and

Address Your Ref:Our Ref:Please ask for:Date:Telephone:Email: Dear [insert organisation name] Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) Letter of Claim Part A We are instructed by [insert Claimant’s name] in respect of a Noise Induced Hearing Loss claim against [insert Defendant’s name]. We are writing this letter in accordance with Annex E of the Pre-Action Protocol for Disease and Illness Claims. To enable the Defendants to fully investigate the matter, we attach the following information (tick to confirm attached): • ELTO Search(es) • HMRC • Completed questionnaire • Completed Part B for each proposed Defendant • Audiogram • GP and hospital records • Anticipated valuation • Provisional Schedule of Special Damages with supporting evidence • Personnel/OH file or signed authority from Claimant to obtain copy from insured • Declaration of previous claims 1 Claimant’s details 1.1 Full Name: 1.2 Address: 1.3 Date of birth: 1.4 National Insurance Number: 1.5 Solicitor’s reference: 2 Employment history 2.1 The following table details our client’s full working in both noisy and non-noisy environments: Defendant Employer Employment dates Exposure to noise? (Yes/No) Hearing protection? (Yes/No) Pursued? (Yes/No) Lead Insurer details FSCS Interest? (Yes/No) 3 Other exposure to noise 3.1 Has the Claimant served in HM Armed Forces? If so please identify the service and unit, the period and exposure to noise such as weaponry: 3.2 Has the Claimant been exposed to noise in any non-occupational activity such

Dear [insert organisation name] Letter of Claim [insert claimant’s name] v [insert defendant’s name] We have been instructed to act on behalf of [insert claimant’s name] in relation to treatment carried out/care provided at [insert name of defendant hospital] by [insert name(s) of surgeon(s) if known] on or around [insert date(s)]. Please let us know if you do not believe that you are the appropriate defendant or if you are aware of any other potential defendants. This letter is sent pursuant to the Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes. You should acknowledge receipt of this letter in writing and identify who will be dealing with this matter within 14 days. Failure to acknowledge receipt may result in the Claimant issuing proceedings without further reference to you. Further within four months of receipt of this letter you should provide a Letter of Response setting out whether the claim is admitted or denied and provide copies of any documents relied upon. If such a response is not received by the Claimant,

[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] Our ref: [insert your file reference for this matter] FAO: [INSERT RELEVANT NAME] [NAME OF DEFENDANT BARRISTER ] [ADDRESS LINE 1] [ADDRESS LINE 2] [POSTCODE] [DATE] Dear [insert name] [PROSPECTIVE CLAIMANT’S NAME] AND [PROSPECTIVE DEFENDANT’S NAME] LETTER OF CLAIM [We write further to our letter dated [insert date of your preliminary notice of claim, if sent].] [That letter was a preliminary notice of claim sent pursuant to the Pre-Action Protocol for Professional Negligence, and required an acknowledgment by [insert date].] [We are in receipt of your letter dated [insert date] acknowledging receipt of the preliminary notice. [However, we await confirmation that your professional insurers have been advised of the circumstances of our client’s claim against you. We also request that you pass a copy of this letter to them, and confirm to us that you have done so.] ] 1 Overview and basis of claim 1.1 [As you are aware, w OR W]e act for [insert claimant’s name]. 1.2 We are instructed that you previously acted for our client in connection with [insert summary of the

URGENT—LIVING MESOTHELIOMA/ASBESTOS CLAIMANT YOU MUST DEAL WITH THIS LETTER IMMEDIATELY Dear [insert organisation name] Claimant’s Full Name: Claimant’s Full Address: Claimant’s National Insurance Number: Claimant’s Date of Birth: Claimant’s Diagnosis: Place of Employment: We are instructed by the above named to claim damages in connection with a claim for asbestos related disease, specifically mesothelioma. Our client [insert Claimant’s name] was exposed to asbestos whilst employed by [insert Defendant company’s name] from [insert dates of employment with Defendant company]. We are writing this letter in accordance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Disease and Illness Claims. Please confirm the identity of your insurers. Please note that your insurer will need to see this letter as soon as possible and it may affect your insurance cover if you do not send this to them. We enclose a copy of this letter for you to forward on to your insurance company as a matter of urgency. Background Our client was born in [insert location] on [insert date of birth]. [Insert Claimant’s