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Lease of Commercial Properties: Essential Legal Tips
A lease of commercial properties can commit your business to years of rent, repair costs and restrictions. This...
27 Aug 2026
Settling a Business Sale: IP & Lease Transfers in the UK
Settling a business sale in the UK often turns on two practical issues: whether the intellectual property really...
25 Aug 2026
Starting a Bar in the UK: Essential Legal Checklist
Starting a bar in the UK means more than finding a venue and building a drinks list. Here...
24 Aug 2026Starting a Catering Business in the UK: Legal Checklist
Starting a catering business in the UK means more than finding a kitchen and taking bookings. This legal...
24 Aug 2026
How Many Consecutive Days Can Casual Employees Work in the UK?
There is no single UK rule setting a fixed number of consecutive days casual employees can work. The...
23 Aug 2026Co-founder Agreements for UK Restaurant Groups
A co-founder agreement can make or break a UK restaurant group. Here’s what founders should include on shares,...
22 Aug 2026
Employee Break Entitlements for 12-hour Shifts in the UK
Using 12-hour shifts in the UK? This guide explains employee break entitlements, paid versus unpaid breaks, daily and...
22 Aug 2026IP Assignment Clauses for UK Food Wholesalers
An IP assignment clause can decide who owns your food wholesaler's branding, packaging, product content and technical materials....
21 Aug 2026
Social Club Rules and Regulations in the UK: Legal Essentials for Businesses
Setting up or operating a social club in the UK can raise legal issues around membership rules, licensing,...
21 Aug 2026
Minimum Hours for Casual Hospitality Staff in the UK
There is usually no universal legal minimum number of hours you must give casual hospitality staff in the...
21 Aug 2026Employee Rostering Legal Requirements in the UK
Employee rostering can create legal risk if your contracts, working time rules, pay practices and shift changes do...
20 Aug 2026
How Many Hours Is a Part-time Job in the UK? Employer's Guide
There is no single legal number of hours that makes a job part-time in the UK. This employer's...
18 Aug 2026Do I Need to Pay My Staff a Minimum Rate If They Are Being Paid a Piece Rate?
If you pay staff by output rather than by the hour, you may still need to make sure...
16 Aug 2026
Alcohol Licensing Steps and Pitfalls for UK Businesses
Selling alcohol in the UK can create legal risk well before opening. This guide explains the key licensing...
16 Aug 2026
Refund and Cancellation Terms for UK Venue Hire Businesses
Clear refund and cancellation terms help UK venue hire businesses protect cash flow, manage customer expectations and reduce...
16 Aug 2026
How Many Consecutive Shifts Can Employees Work in the UK?
UK law does not usually set one fixed maximum number of consecutive shifts. For most businesses, the key...
15 Aug 2026
Staff Handbook Policies for UK Boutique Hotels
A practical guide to staff handbook policies for UK boutique hotels, including what to include, common mistakes, and...
15 Aug 2026Hiring Under-18s in the UK: Minimum Working Age and Employer Rules
Hiring younger staff in the UK can be a great option for businesses, but age rules are more...
15 Aug 2026Hiring Casual Workers in the UK: Legal Risks and Contracting Tips
Hiring casual workers can help UK businesses stay flexible, but the wrong contract or day to day handling...
14 Aug 2026
Website Terms and Privacy Setup for UK Coworking Spaces
UK coworking spaces often need more than a basic footer policy. This guide explains how website terms, privacy...
14 Aug 2026Lease Checklist for UK Packaged Food Businesses
Taking a lease for a packaged food business in the UK involves more than agreeing rent. This checklist...
13 Aug 2026
Legal Issues to Cover in SaaS Terms for UK Booking Platforms
Reviewing SaaS terms for a UK booking platform means more than checking price. This guide covers uptime, data...
11 Aug 2026Trade Mark Checks Before Launching a UK Commercial Kitchen
Opening a commercial kitchen in the UK? Learn how to check your business name and trade mark before...
9 Aug 2026
Limitation of Liability Clauses for UK Booking Platforms
A limitation of liability clause in a UK booking platform agreement can decide who pays when outages, payment...
9 Aug 2026
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