Legal Articles & Guides

Apache 2.0 In A Software Release: Keep The Licence And Notices Together

Using an Apache 2.0 component in commercial software does not automatically make your whole product open source, but...

6 Oct 2026

Trade mark observations or opposition: choosing the right objection

Distinguish UK trade mark observations from opposition, check the separate deadlines and understand what becomes public when you...

6 Oct 2026

Another company is using your address as its registered office: what to do

If another company has registered your address without permission, confirm the exact address entry, gather proof of your...

6 Oct 2026

A Shareholder Has Stopped Responding: Can Your Company Still Make Decisions?

Can your company still act if a shareholder has gone silent? Yes, but only if you follow the...

6 Oct 2026

UK Application For Action: Preparing Your Brand For Border Protection

Check who can apply for a UK Application for Action, what to prepare for Border Force, and how...

5 Oct 2026

Your Registered Office Provider Is Ending The Service: Plan The Handover

If your registered office provider is ending the service, the key is to separate the provider contract end...

5 Oct 2026

Quotes, estimates and scope creep in software projects

A practical guide for UK software and technology businesses on handling quotes, estimates and change requests without losing...

5 Oct 2026

Keeping a product design confidential while a UK application is deferred

Plan a confidential UK product launch without confusing deferred design publication with current protection. Check the later filing...

5 Oct 2026

Who handles safety in a shared salon workspace?

A practical guide for UK salon owners on safety duties for contractors, visitors and shared workspaces, including contracts,...

2 Oct 2026

Hardware supply agreements: what UK buyers and suppliers need to settle

A practical hardware supply agreement settles specifications, delivery, acceptance, faults, product compliance and the exit before UK buyers...

1 Oct 2026

A Guide To Outsourcing (2026 Updated)

30 Sept 2026

Share Sale Process and Risks for UK Companies (2026 Update)

30 Sept 2026

What Can I Do With A "Bad" Franchisee? (2026 Updated)

When you're franchising, you're not just selling a product or a set of processes - you're trusting someone...

30 Sept 2026

What is a Buyer's Agent Agreement? (2026 Updated)

30 Sept 2026

When Do You Need Credit Application Terms? (2026 Updated)

Offering customers "pay later" can be a great way to win bigger orders, build loyalty, and keep sales...

30 Sept 2026

Why It's Important To Have A Strong Commercial Lease (2026 Updated)

If you're signing a commercial lease, you're not just picking a location - you're locking in one of...

30 Sept 2026

Laws On Running A Business From Home (2026 Updated)

30 Sept 2026

Pricing and Payment Terms for UK AI Product Startups

Pricing and payment terms can make or break an AI product startup's cash flow. This guide explains how...

30 Sept 2026

What Are Stand Down Rates In A Hire Agreement? (2026 Updated)

30 Sept 2026

IP Ownership in UK Consulting Firms

Who owns frameworks, reports and deliverables in a UK consulting firm? This guide explains how IP ownership usually...

30 Sept 2026

How to Draft the Term of an Employment Agreement in the UK

Drafting the term of an employment agreement in the UK is about more than adding a start date...

30 Sept 2026

Drafting Terms of Trade for UK SMEs

Terms of trade can shape your payment rights, delivery obligations, liability exposure and exit options. This guide explains...

30 Sept 2026

Non-Compete Clause Example (UK): What to Include and Enforceability

If you’re hiring your first employees, bringing on a senior manager, or working with contractors who’ll have access...

30 Sept 2026

Data Processing Agreements for UK Marketing Agencies

A data processing agreement can be one of the most important contracts a UK marketing agency signs. This...

30 Sept 2026