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Subject: Confirmation of Settlement Authority – [Claim Ref/Case No.]

Dear Sirs,

I write regarding the SCMS mediation held on [insert date].

The mediator stated that Ms Sanah Haleem (paralegal, BW Legal) held written authority to negotiate and conclude settlement on behalf of the Claimant. For the avoidance of doubt, this request does not seek disclosure of any without prejudice content or negotiation positions. It is confined strictly to procedural matters relevant to conduct and costs.

Please confirm:

• Whether Ms Haleem personally attended the mediation; and
• That the individual who did attend held full, current written authority from your client to negotiate and conclude settlement at that session without further reference.

If authority was delegated, please:

• Identify the delegator;
• Confirm the date and scope of the delegation; and
• Provide either a solicitor-signed confirmation or a redacted copy of the delegation document.

If it emerges that the session proceeded without a representative holding full settlement authority, I will rely on that conduct in relation to costs under CPR 27.14(2)(g). I will invite the court to draw adverse inferences and consider appropriate sanctions, including recovery of wasted costs for an abortive mediation. I reserve all rights to make any appropriate application.

Please respond within seven days.

Yours faithfully,

[Your full name]
Defendant