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Do You Have to Give Notice for an Investigation Meeting in the UK?
If a concern crops up about conduct, capability or a workplace incident, your first step is usually to...
23 Dec 2025
LLP Agreement Template: What To Include In The UK
Thinking about launching or restructuring as a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in the UK? An LLP can be...
23 Dec 2025
Providing References in the UK: Employer Obligations and Risks
As a small business, you’ll be asked to provide employment references sooner or later - by departing employees,...
23 Dec 2025
What Does “Unfit For Purpose” Mean Under UK Law?
“Unfit for purpose” is a phrase that pops up quickly when a customer says your product didn’t do...
23 Dec 2025
How to Handle Probation Period Termination in the UK
Probation is designed to help you assess whether a new hire is the right fit. Sometimes, despite good...
22 Dec 2025
Buying a Restaurant in the UK: Legal Checklist
Buying a restaurant can be a faster, lower-risk way to enter hospitality than starting from scratch. You’re potentially...
22 Dec 2025
Work From Abroad Policy: What UK Employers Should Include
More of us are working remotely than ever, and your team may ask to work from another country...
22 Dec 2025
Voluntary Redundancy: Benefits For UK Employers
Restructuring is never easy, but sometimes it’s necessary to protect your business’ future. If you’re looking at ways...
22 Dec 2025
Probation Notice Periods in the UK: What Employers Should Know
Hiring someone new is exciting - but the first few months are critical. A clear probation notice period...
22 Dec 2025
Seller Financing a Business in the UK: How To Structure and Protect
Seller financing (also called “vendor finance” or “owner financing”) can be a practical way to get a business...
22 Dec 2025
What Counts As Invasion Of Privacy?
“Invasion of privacy” is a phrase you’ll hear often, but in UK law it doesn’t exist as one...
22 Dec 2025
Bank Covenants: What They Are And How They Work
If you’re taking out a business loan or looking at growth finance, you’ll quickly come across “bank covenants”....
22 Dec 2025
How Business Mergers and Acquisitions Work in the UK
Thinking about buying another business, selling your own, or joining forces with a competitor? Business mergers and acquisitions...
22 Dec 2025
Key Elements Of Misrepresentation Under UK Law
When you’re negotiating a new supplier deal, signing a software licence, or pitching your services to a client,...
22 Dec 2025
Commercial Lease Agreements in the UK: What To Know
Signing a commercial lease is one of the biggest commitments your small business will make. Get it right...
22 Dec 2025
Sale Of Goods Act UK: Buying And Selling Goods Explained
If you sell, buy or manufacture goods in the UK, the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (often shortened...
22 Dec 2025
What Does a Business Partner Do?
Thinking about bringing a business partner on board? Great move - the right partner can accelerate growth, share...
22 Dec 2025
How To Plan, Structure And Complete A Small Business Merger In The UK
Thinking about a merger business to accelerate growth, expand your customer base or streamline costs? For many UK...
22 Dec 2025
Legal Leverage Strategies for UK Small Businesses
“Leverage” gets thrown around a lot in startup circles, but what does it actually look like for a...
22 Dec 2025
Trademark Licence Agreements In The UK: What Businesses Should Know
Let’s say you’ve built a strong brand and other businesses now want to use your name or logo...
22 Dec 2025
Anti-Competition Law in the UK Explained
Running a growing business is exciting - but there are a few competition law traps that can catch...
22 Dec 2025
Indirect And Consequential Loss: What To Put In UK Contracts
If you sell to customers or work with suppliers, sooner or later you’ll negotiate a “limitation of liability”...
22 Dec 2025
Is Price Discrimination Illegal in the UK?
Pricing is one of the biggest levers you have as a small business. You might offer discounts to...
21 Dec 2025
Joint Venture Agreement in the UK: Key Clauses
Teaming up with another business can unlock bigger contracts, new markets and shared expertise. That’s exactly what a...
21 Dec 2025
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