Legal Articles & Guides
Legal updates and insights for UK businesses.
Latest Articles
Showing 1441–1464 of 4217
How UK Employers Calculate Annual Leave Using Gov Tools
If you employ staff in the UK (even just one person), getting annual leave right is one of...
1 Feb 2026
Are Restrictive Covenants Enforceable In The UK?
If you’re hiring your first employees (or growing quickly), it’s normal to worry about what happens if a...
1 Feb 2026
What Is Escrow? Definition, How It Works And When Businesses Need It
If you’ve ever been in the middle of a big deal and thought, “We’re ready to pay, but...
1 Feb 2026
Buying a Small Business in the UK: Legal Process and Key Contracts
Buying a business can be one of the fastest ways to grow - you’re not starting from scratch,...
1 Feb 2026
Management Buy-In in the UK: Legal Steps, Deal Structures and Key Documents
A management buy-in can be a game-changing moment for an SME. Done well, it brings fresh leadership, new...
1 Feb 2026
How To Change A Company Name In The UK: Step-By-Step Guide
Changing your company name can feel like a big moment - and in many ways, it is. Maybe...
31 Jan 2026
UK Startup Funding Round Legal Checklist: Key Documents & Terms
Getting ready for a funding round is exciting - and a little intense. You’ve got pitch decks flying...
31 Jan 2026
Are Volunteers Part Of Your Business? You Need A Volunteer Agreement. (2026 Updated)
If you're building a UK business, it's common to get help from "volunteers" - especially when you're running...
31 Jan 2026
Why It's A Good Idea To Have A Work Experience Agreement (2026 Updated)
Work experience placements can be a win-win: you get extra hands, fresh ideas and a chance to build...
31 Jan 2026
What Is A Producer Agreement And Why Is It Important? (2026 Updated)
If you're producing a film, series, podcast, advert, branded content campaign, or even a short-form online project, you'll...
31 Jan 2026
What You Need To Know About Hire Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you hire out equipment, vehicles, tools, or even specialist machinery, a "quick handshake deal" can feel like...
31 Jan 2026
What Is An Endorsement Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're partnering with a celebrity, athlete, creator or industry expert to promote your brand, it's easy to...
31 Jan 2026Phantom Share Option Plans - 6 Things You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
If you're trying to attract (and keep) great people in 2026, you've probably heard the same advice a...
31 Jan 2026
What Are Franchising Royalties? (2026 Updated)
Franchising can be a great way to grow a business without personally funding (and managing) every new location....
31 Jan 2026Protecting Your IP With A Trade Mark (2026 Updated)
If you've spent time (and money) building a brand, you already know it's more than a logo. It's...
31 Jan 2026What Is A Consignment Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Consignment can be a great way to grow a product-based business without taking on as much upfront risk....
31 Jan 2026
What Is A Distributor? Distribution Agreements, Rights And Risks In The UK
If you’re building a product-based business (or scaling one), you’ll eventually hit the same question: how do we...
31 Jan 2026Implied Terms In Contracts: What They Mean And Why They Matter
If you run a small business, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about what you put...
31 Jan 2026
Limited Liability Companies: Meaning, Benefits And Key Legal Considerations
If you’re starting (or scaling) a business in the UK, you’ve probably come across the term limited liability...
31 Jan 2026Contract Risk Management: Reducing Legal Exposure In Commercial Contracts
If you run a small business, contracts aren’t just paperwork - they’re one of the main ways you...
31 Jan 2026
Business Acquisition Meaning And Key Legal Steps In The UK For SMEs
If you’re growing a UK small business, you’ll eventually hear people throw around terms like “acquisition”, “buyout”, “merger”,...
31 Jan 2026EIS Shares Explained: What Startups Need To Know Before Issuing Equity
If you’re raising investment for your startup or SME, you’ve probably heard investors ask one question early: “Will...
31 Jan 2026Annex vs Appendix: Key Differences And When To Use Each In Contracts
If you’ve ever been sent a contract with “Annex 1”, “Annex A”, “Appendix 2” or “Schedule 3” attached,...
30 Jan 2026
Master Services Agreement (MSA) In The UK: When You Need One And Key Clauses
If you’re running a growing business, it’s normal to reach a point where your “one-off” contracts start to...
30 Jan 2026
Need help with your business legals?
Speak with Sprintlaw to get practical legal support and fixed-fee options tailored to your business.