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How To Transfer Trade And Assets Between Group Companies In the UK
If you run a group of companies (or you’re building one), there often comes a point where you...
5 Apr 2026
How To Get A Franchise In The UK: Legal Checklist
Buying a franchise can be a smart way to grow a small business without starting entirely from scratch....
5 Apr 2026
How To Find A Cheap Lawyer Without Compromising On Quality
If you’re running a small business or building a startup, legal costs can feel like one more line...
5 Apr 2026
What Are Investors? Types, Rights And Key Legal Documents
If you’re growing a business, chances are you’ll hit a point where you need more than grit and...
5 Apr 2026
Promissory Note Template (UK): Example And Key Clauses To Include
If you’re lending money to another business (or borrowing money to keep cash flow moving), it’s easy to...
5 Apr 2026
What Happens When a Partner Leaves a UK Partnership? Legal Steps
If you run a small business as a partnership, a partner leaving can feel like the ground shifting...
5 Apr 2026
Can You Extend a Probation Period in the UK? Rules and Risks for Employers
Probation periods can be a really useful way to bring someone into your business while you both work...
5 Apr 2026
Restocking Fees In The UK: What Businesses Can And Can’t Charge Under Consumer Law
If you sell products in the UK (especially online), you’ve probably dealt with returns that cost you real...
5 Apr 2026
No Refund Policies: What UK Businesses Can (And Can’t) Enforce Under Consumer Law
If you run a small business, refunds can be one of the quickest ways to lose time, money,...
5 Apr 2026
Service Level Agreement Between Two Companies: What to Include and How to Draft One
If you’re a small business that relies on another company to deliver something important (IT support, logistics, SaaS...
5 Apr 2026
Appendix vs Addendum: Differences in UK Business Contracts
If you’ve ever been mid-way through finalising a contract and someone says, “Let’s just put it in the...
5 Apr 2026
UK Design Patents: How Startups Can Protect Product Designs
If you’ve built a product with a distinctive look - whether it’s packaging, a physical product shape, a...
5 Apr 2026
UK Probation Period Rules for Employers
Hiring someone new is exciting - but it can also feel like a big risk, especially when you’re...
4 Apr 2026
UK Directors’ Conflicts of Interest: What You Must Disclose and Manage
If you run a small company, it’s completely normal to wear multiple hats. You might be a director,...
4 Apr 2026
Parent Company vs Subsidiary: Key Legal Differences In the UK
If you’re growing fast, raising investment, launching new product lines, or expanding into new markets, it’s common to...
4 Apr 2026
Assignment vs Transfer of a Commercial Lease: What’s the Difference?
If you’re running a small business, your premises can be one of your biggest ongoing commitments. So when...
4 Apr 2026
Opt Out Agreements In The UK: When You Need One & Key Terms
If you run a small business, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the phrase “opt out agreement”...
4 Apr 2026
Trademark vs Registered Trademark: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve started building a brand - a name, logo, slogan, or even a product line that customers...
4 Apr 2026
How To Protect Commercially Confidential Information In Contracts
If you run a small business, chances are you’re sharing sensitive information more often than you realise. It...
4 Apr 2026
Free Legal Documents UK Small Businesses Can Use (And What to Avoid)
If you’re running a small business, it’s completely normal to look for free legal documents before you spend...
4 Apr 2026Free Business Partnership Agreement Template (UK): Key Clauses & Common Pitfalls
If you’re going into business with someone else, it’s easy to assume you’re “on the same page” because...
4 Apr 2026What Happens If A Shareholder Dies Without A Will In The UK?
If you run a small company, you’ve probably thought about “what if” scenarios like losing a key client,...
4 Apr 2026Title Deed vs Agreement: Key Differences for UK Businesses
If you run a small business, it’s only a matter of time before someone asks you to “sign...
4 Apr 2026
Business Agreement Template: What To Include And When To Use It
If you’re running a small business, it’s only a matter of time before someone asks you to “just...
4 Apr 2026
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