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Consequential Loss In UK Contracts: Key Points And Examples
If you’re negotiating a contract with a customer, supplier, software vendor or agency, the “consequential loss” clause will...
What Is A Health And Safety Policy In The UK?
If you employ people in the UK, you’re responsible for their health, safety and welfare at work. A...

What Is Franchising?
Thinking about growing your brand beyond a single location, or weighing up whether to buy into an established...

Vested Shares: How They Work in the UK
If you’re planning to give co-founders, early employees or advisors a stake in your company, vested shares are...

How Growth Shares Work in the UK
If you’re looking to reward key people and drive performance without handing over control, growth shares can be...

What Is Force Majeure In Contracts?
If you enter into contracts (with customers, suppliers or partners), you’ve probably heard the phrase “force majeure”. It...

What Is a Subsidiary?
If you’re growing your business, you’ll eventually hear advisors talk about “putting that venture into a subsidiary.” It...

How To Buy a Franchise in the UK: Legal Steps, Contracts, Compliance
Buying a franchise can be a smart way to start or grow a small business. You’re investing in...

Sole Trader Vs Limited Company: Key Differences In The UK
Choosing between running your business as a sole trader or setting up a limited company is one of...

Do You Need a UK Contract Lawyer? How to Get Your Contracts Right
If you run a small business, contracts are everywhere – from hiring your first contractor to selling your...

Cease And Desist Letter In The UK: How To Draft One
If someone is misusing your brand, copying your content, defaming your business online or harassing your team, a...

What Does The R In A Circle Mean In The UK?
If you’ve started building a brand, you’ve probably seen the little “R” in a circle next to other...

Dismissing An Employee With Less Than 2 Years’ Service In The UK
Need to let someone go before they hit their 2‑year anniversary? You’re not alone - it’s a common...

What Is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)?
If you’re exploring a new project, investment or joint venture, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) can be a...

Overage Clause In UK Property Deals: What To Know
If you’re buying or selling land as a small business, there’s a good chance you’ll come across an...

Master Service Agreement (MSA): What It Is and Why It Matters
If your business delivers services on a recurring or project-by-project basis, a Master Service Agreement (MSA) can save...

How To Remove A Company Director In The UK
Needing to remove a director from your limited company is never easy. Maybe they’re no longer engaged, there’s...

Misrepresentation in UK Business Contracts: Key Points and Remedies
Misrepresentation trips up lots of small businesses. You think you’ve agreed a deal on one set of facts,...

Force Majeure Clause: What It Means And How To Use It
Supply chain delays, strikes, floods, pandemics - sometimes events outside your control make it genuinely impossible (or commercially...

What Is A Probation Period At Work In The UK?
Hiring is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a small business. A well-run probation period...

What Is A Shareholder? Roles, Rights and Responsibilities
If you’ve set up (or are about to set up) a limited company in the UK, you’ll quickly...

Managing Unforeseen Business Circumstances Under UK Law
Unforeseen circumstances can derail even the best-run small business - a key supplier goes bust, a flood shuts...
What Is a Shell Company?
You’ve probably seen the term “shell company” in the news, often linked to tax scandals or fraud. But...

Maximum Daily Working Hours In The UK
If you’re building rotas or managing peak periods, one of the first questions that comes up is simple:...
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