Legal Articles & Guides

How Can I Make Verbal Promises Legally Binding? (2026 Updated)

You've probably been there: you have a quick call with a supplier, a customer, a freelancer, or even...

1 May 2026

Staff Policies for UK Home Renovation Businesses

Clear staff policies help UK home renovation businesses manage safety, conduct, worker status and client facing standards. This...

1 May 2026

Legal Advice On Whether To Lend Money To A Friend's Business (2026 Updated)

Lending money to a friend's business can feel like a great way to back someone you believe in...

1 May 2026

How To Choose A Co-Founder (2026 Updated)

1 May 2026

Want To Protect Your Ideas Or Copyright? Here's How An NDA Or Copyright Disclaimer Can Help (2026 Updated)

You've got an idea you're excited about - maybe it's a product concept, a new brand name, a...

1 May 2026

How To Include A Scope of Work In Your Service Agreement (2026 Updated)

If you've ever had a client say, "Can you just add this one extra thing?", you already know...

1 May 2026

What Is An Indemnity Clause? (2026 Updated)

If you've ever been handed a contract and your eyes landed on the word indemnify , you're not...

1 May 2026

Small Business Legal Survival Guide 2026

1 May 2026

Are Recipes Intellectual Property? (2026 Updated)

1 May 2026

What Are Plant Breeders? Rights? (2026 Updated)

1 May 2026

How Do I Protect My Business Information From Being Stolen? (2026 Updated)

If you're building a business, your information is often worth more than your physical assets. Your customer list,...

1 May 2026

Why You Need A Lawyer To Review Your Statement Of Work (2026 Updated)

When you're trying to move fast (closing a deal, onboarding a supplier, kicking off a build, launching a...

1 May 2026

How To Start A Food Truck Business (2026 Updated)

30 Apr 2026

Protect Your Product During Beta Testing With A Beta Participation Agreement (2026 Updated)

Beta testing is one of those exciting phases where your product finally leaves the safety of your team...

30 Apr 2026

How To Prepare A Data Breach Response Plan For Your Business (2026 Updated)

Most business owners don't plan to have a data breach. You're focused on customers, sales, hiring, and keeping...

30 Apr 2026

The Battle Of The Forms: When 2 Parties? T&Cs Go To War! (2026 Updated)

30 Apr 2026

What Are Online Service Terms and Conditions? (2026 Updated)

If you sell a service online (or even just deliver it online), you're probably juggling a lot already...

30 Apr 2026

What Is A Commission Agreement? (2026 Updated)

If you pay people based on results (like sales, referrals, or deals closed), you'll almost always hear the...

30 Apr 2026

Do You Need A Solar Installation Services Agreement? (2026 Updated)

Solar demand in the UK isn't slowing down. Between rising energy costs, government incentives, and customers wanting more...

30 Apr 2026

Can a £1 Clause Make a Contract Binding?

Can £1 really make a contract binding? In English law, nominal consideration can help, but only if the...

30 Apr 2026

UK Employee Handbook Requirements: What Employers Must Include

When you’re hiring (or planning to hire) your first few team members, it’s easy to focus on the...

29 Apr 2026

What To Do If Your UK Trademark Application Is Rejected (And How To Avoid It)

You’ve finally taken the step to protect your brand name or logo in the UK - and then...

29 Apr 2026

Opening A Cafe In The UK: Legal Requirements And Compliance Checklist

Opening a cafe can feel like the perfect small business idea: a welcoming space, loyal regulars, and a...

29 Apr 2026

UK Suspension Letter Template: What Employers Must Include And Use Safely

If you employ staff, there may come a time when you need to suspend someone from work while...

29 Apr 2026