Note: This Precedent does not cover CPR 36 provisions that relate specifically to fixed costs cases. For information on Part 36 offers in fixed costs cases, see Practice Notes: Part 36 offers—fixed costs (position prior to 1 October 2023) and Part 36 offers—fixed costs (position on or after 1 October 2023). Private & confidential [insert name and address of addressee] [insert date] Dear [insert name of client: defendant] [insert case heading] As we discussed [insert when you had the discussion], I have received a Part 36 settlement offer from [insert name of claimant], a copy of which is enclosed. To help you decide whether to accept the offer I explain below what a Part 36 offer is, what the claimant has offered you and the consequences of accepting or rejecting this offer. [Once you have read this letter, please contact me as soon as possible, so that we can discuss this further to assist you in deciding how to