Legal Articles & Guides
Legal updates and insights for UK businesses.
Latest Articles
Showing 1081 - 1104 of 1867
Are You a Controller Under the UK GDPR?
Not sure whether your business is a “controller” under the UK GDPR? You’re not alone. Getting this right...
15 Nov 2025
Franchise Contract In The UK: What To Check Before You Sign
Thinking about franchising your business, or buying into an established brand as a franchisee? A well-drafted franchise contract...
15 Nov 2025
Complying with UK Privacy Laws: GDPR, DPA and PECR Explained
If your business touches customer data (and most do), UK privacy law applies to you. The good news?...
14 Nov 2025
Payroll Data in the UK: GDPR, HMRC Records and Secure Handling
Collecting and paying wages means handling a lot of payroll data - from bank details and National Insurance...
14 Nov 2025
Merchantable Quality In The UK: What It Means And How To Comply
If you sell products in the UK, you’ve probably heard the phrase “merchantable quality.” It’s an older legal...
14 Nov 2025
Employee Confidentiality in the UK: Protecting Business Information
When you’re running a small business, your information is an asset. Client lists, pricing models, supplier terms, source...
14 Nov 2025
Can You Trademark a Name in the UK?
Your brand name is often the first thing customers remember - and the hardest thing to change once...
14 Nov 2025
Surcharge Fees In The UK: What Businesses Can (And Can’t) Charge
If you accept card payments or sell online, you’ve probably wondered whether you can add a surcharge fee...
14 Nov 2025
Who Must Comply With UK GDPR?
If your business touches customer data in any way - from taking bookings to running an email list...
13 Nov 2025
How Long To Keep Business Documents In The UK
If you’re running a small business, you’ll generate a lot of paperwork – invoices, contracts, HR files, safety...
13 Nov 2025
When Did GDPR Become Law in the UK? Key Dates and Compliance Tips
If you handle customer data, you’ve probably heard “GDPR” a thousand times. But when did GDPR actually become...
12 Nov 2025
How To Set Up a Crowdfunding Page for Your Business in the UK
Crowdfunding can be a smart way to validate demand, build a community and raise funds without giving up...
12 Nov 2025
Is It Illegal To Record a Child Without Permission in the UK?
If your business operates in the UK and ever interacts with children, you may find yourself taking photographs,...
12 Nov 2025
Website Copyright In The UK: What It Covers And How To Protect It
Your website is often the first place customers meet your brand. It’s your shopfront, your brochure and your...
12 Nov 2025
ICO IDTA: How To Handle International Data Transfers
Sending customer or employee data overseas? Under UK GDPR, you can’t just email a spreadsheet to a supplier...
12 Nov 2025
Database Rights In The UK: What Businesses Need To Know
If your business relies on data - customer lists, product catalogues, property listings, price histories, research datasets, or...
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
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
Marketing Law in the UK: Key Rules and Compliance Tips
Smart marketing can put your business on the map. But if your ads, emails or social posts don’t...
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
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
How Long Must Self-Employed People Keep Records in the UK?
If you’re running a small business, keeping good records isn’t just a nice‑to‑have - it’s a legal requirement...
11 Nov 2025
What Happens If You Break The Data Protection Act In The UK?
If your business handles personal data (and most do), UK data protection law applies to you. But what...
11 Nov 2025
Need help with your business legals?
Speak with Sprintlaw to get practical legal support and fixed-fee options tailored to your business.