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Specialty Contract Template for England and Wales

A Specialty Contract under English and Welsh law is a formal legal instrument executed as a deed, which carries specific statutory requirements for execution and witnessing. It provides enhanced enforceability and benefits from a longer limitation period of 12 years. These contracts are commonly used for significant transactions where additional formality is required or beneficial, such as land transfers, grants of rights, or major commercial arrangements.

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What is a Specialty Contract?

Specialty Contracts are formal legal instruments used in England and Wales for transactions requiring heightened legal certainty and formality. These contracts, executed as deeds, are particularly important for significant commercial arrangements, property transactions, and situations where the extended 12-year limitation period is advantageous. The document must comply with specific execution requirements under the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989 and related legislation.

What sections should be included in a Specialty Contract?

1. Parties: Full legal names and addresses of all parties to the deed

2. Background: Context and purpose of the deed

3. Definitions: Defined terms used throughout the deed

4. Operative Provisions: Main obligations and rights being created

5. Execution Block: Formal execution provisions including witness requirements

What sections are optional to include in a Specialty Contract?

1. Conditions Precedent: Used when deed effectiveness depends on certain conditions being met

2. Representations and Warranties: Include when parties need to rely on factual statements

3. Indemnities: Include when specific protection against losses is required

What schedules should be included in a Specialty Contract?

1. Property Schedule: Details of any property involved in the deed

2. Rights Schedule: Detailed description of rights being granted

3. Form of Notice: Standard form notices required under the deed

4. Powers of Attorney: Where deed includes grant of authority to act for another

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents

Jurisdiction

England and Wales

Publisher

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Document Type

Service Contract

Cost

Free to use

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