Standard documents

An outline of a print of the resolutions to be filed with the Registrar of Companies following a general meeting of a company (including an annual general meeting).

A form of agreement without substantive provisions containing specimen boilerplate clauses (with optional language), and specimen testimonial and attestation clauses (with alternative forms where execution is to be in the form of a deed). Boilerplate clauses deal with those generic contractual provisions which are generally found in commercial contracts, whatever the nature of the transaction. For example, matters such as the choice of governing law, the mechanism for serving notices and requirements that any amendments be agreed and documented in writing. They can have significant practical implications for the parties. For example, they may include provisions which restrict rights of assignment, impose obligations of confidentiality or define events of force majeure when the carefully negotiated contractual terms will not be capable of enforcement. Optional language or clauses are in some instances provided for the same subject matter. The specimen clauses set out in the Boilerplate agreement should be used in conjunction with the drafting notes linked to from this agreement..

This is a specimen consent to short notice of a general meeting. The specimen is drafted on the basis of all the relevant members signing one document but separate documents could be sent to members instead. For further information on short notice, including the required approval levels, see Practice note, General meetings (including AGMs): preparation and notice: Short notice.

A form of written resolution under Chapter 2 of Part 13 of the Companies Act 2006 (only for use by private companies) to approve the terms of, and transactions contemplated by, a third party security document. It provides that the written resolution must be returned to the company in hard copy form. This standard document contains integrated drafting notes.

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

Specimen proxy form for unlisted companies.

Skeleton board minutes for use from 1 October 2007 until 30 September 2008. The minutes include standard wording referring to section 172 of the Companies Act 2006. The skeleton minutes can be supplemented with transaction-specific clauses from other precedents available from PLC Corporate. This document will not be maintained from 1 October 2008 and should not be used for meetings on or after that date.