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How To Renew a Trade Mark in the UK

If you’ve registered your brand name or logo, great - that’s one of the best ways to protect...

12 Nov 2025

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What Is A Standstill Agreement And How Does It Work?

If you’re in the middle of a commercial dispute, chasing an unpaid invoice, negotiating a refinancing, or exploring...

12 Nov 2025

Trade Secrets in the UK: Protecting Confidential Know-How

Every business has something unique that gives it an edge - a recipe, a pricing model, a supplier...

12 Nov 2025

Indirect Losses in UK Contracts: What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever scanned a contract and spotted a clause excluding “indirect or consequential losses”, you’re not alone....

12 Nov 2025

How To Start a Franchise in the UK: Legal Requirements

Considering turning your successful business into a franchise? It’s an exciting way to scale without opening every new...

11 Nov 2025

When Does IR35 Apply When Hiring Contractors in the UK?

If you hire independent contractors or consultants, you’ve probably heard about IR35 (the “off‑payroll working” rules). Knowing when...

11 Nov 2025

Free NDA Template: Should You Use One in the UK?

Sharing your ideas, pricing, customer lists or product roadmap is often essential to doing business. But without an...

11 Nov 2025

How To Register a Design in the UK

If you’ve invested time and money in how your product looks, it’s worth protecting that value. Registering a...

11 Nov 2025

Are Letters Of Intent Legally Binding In The UK?

Letters of intent (LOIs) pop up everywhere in business - from kicking off a supplier relationship to setting...

11 Nov 2025

Can an Employer Legally Reduce Working Hours? What UK Businesses Need to Know

Running a business is rarely predictable. One month you’re flat out; the next, demand slows and costs rise....

11 Nov 2025

Rent-A-Chair Agreements - What UK Business Owners Need To Know

If you run a hair, beauty, or wellness business, you’ve probably heard of the “rent-a-chair” model. It’s become...

11 Nov 2025

What Is a Deed of Assignment - A Complete Guide for UK Businesses

When your business grows, so do the number of contracts, assets and rights that come with it -...

11 Nov 2025

12-Month Fixed-Term Contracts - A Complete Guide for UK Employers

When you’re hiring someone for a project, covering a maternity leave, or managing seasonal demand, a 12-month fixed-term...

11 Nov 2025

Breach Of Warranty Remedies Under UK Law

If you sell goods or services, warranties are one of the key ways you manage risk and keep...

11 Nov 2025

What Are Senior Notes and How Do They Work?

Considering a debt raise to fund growth, a buyout or a refinancing? You may have come across the...

11 Nov 2025

How UK Employers Should Handle Time Off for Hospital Appointments

Employees will occasionally need time off for hospital appointments – planned consultations, scans, day procedures or follow‑ups. As...

11 Nov 2025

Induction At Work: Employer Legal Obligations In The UK

Bringing someone new into your business should be exciting - and a well-planned workplace induction helps them hit...

11 Nov 2025

Passing Off in Tort: What UK Businesses Need to Know

If you’ve spent time and money building your brand, the last thing you want is a competitor trading...

11 Nov 2025

How To Buy An Existing Business In The UK: Key Legal Steps And Risks

Buying an existing business can be a smart way to fast‑track growth. You get customers, brand recognition, suppliers...

11 Nov 2025

Equipment Lease Agreements In The UK: Key Legal Points

Leasing equipment can be a smart way for a small business to access the tools you need without...

11 Nov 2025

Invitation To Treat Examples In UK Contract Law

If you sell products or services, you’ll run into a classic contract law concept sooner or later: the...

11 Nov 2025

Mediator vs Arbitrator: Which Is Better for Business Disputes?

Disputes happen in business. A supplier misses deadlines, a client refuses to pay, or co-founders disagree on the...

11 Nov 2025

Office Space for Lease: UK Legal Checks Before You Sign

Office space can lock a business into years of rent, service charge and repair risk. This guide covers...

11 Nov 2025

What Makes A Contract Legally Binding In The UK?

Strong contracts are the backbone of every successful small business. They set expectations, lock in pricing and timelines,...