Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
What's The Difference Between A Joint Venture & A Partnership? (2026 Updated)
If you're teaming up with another person or business, it can feel like you've got two options: "let's just work together" or "let's make it official". In legal terms, that usually comes...
30 June 2026
Contractors vs Sub-Contractors: What's The Difference? (2026 Updated)
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30 June 2026
What Is A Deed of Guarantee & Indemnity? (2026 Updated)
If you're running a business, sooner or later you'll be asked to "give a guarantee" for something. It might be a landlord asking for extra comfort before granting a commercial lease, a...
30 June 2026
What Is 'Permitted Use' in a Commercial Lease?
The permitted use clause in a commercial lease sets out what your business can do from the premises. This guide explains how it works in the UK, what to
30 June 2026
How to Start Selling Homemade Cosmetics in the UK Legally
Selling homemade cosmetics in the UK means more than making a great product. You need to sort out safety assessments, labels, notifications, consumer
30 June 2026
Who Owns Creative Content and Teaching Materials in UK Childcare Centres?
Creative materials in a UK childcare centre are not always owned by the business automatically. This guide explains who owns lesson plans, teaching packs
30 June 2026
Exclusivity Clauses in Contracts for UK Food Importers
Exclusivity clauses can protect UK food importers, but the drafting needs to cover products, territory, supply, compliance and exit rights. This guide
30 June 2026
Supplier Agreements for Commercial Landlords in the UK
Commercial landlords often sign supplier contracts for cleaning, maintenance, security and compliance services without fully checking the legal risks
29 June 2026Consulting Business Legal Essentials: Contracts, IP & Client Terms for UK Businesses
Consulting projects often go wrong because scope, IP ownership and client terms are left vague. This guide covers the consulting business essentials UK
28 June 2026
When UK Product Importers Need a Subcontractor Agreement
If your UK importing business relies on a warehouse, packing company, labelling contractor or fulfilment partner, a subcontractor agreement can be the
28 June 2026Customer Terms for Subscription Box Businesses in the UK
Clear customer terms help UK subscription box businesses manage renewals, cancellations, refunds, delivery problems and substitutions while staying
28 June 2026
Website Terms for UK Coffee Brands Selling Online
Selling coffee online in the UK means your website terms need to cover more than a basic checkout policy. Here is what coffee brands should include, what
28 June 2026
Quality Assurance Agreements: What UK Businesses Should Cover
A quality assurance agreement should do more than promise a good standard. This guide explains what UK businesses should cover, from specifications and
28 June 2026
Who Owns IP When a UK Home Maintenance Business Uses Freelancers?
Using freelancers for branding, websites or marketing does not automatically mean your UK home maintenance business owns the IP. Here is how ownership
28 June 2026
Who Owns IP Created by Freelancers for UK Office Fitout Companies?
If your UK office fitout company uses freelance designers, visualisers, photographers or marketers, paying for the work does not automatically mean you
28 June 2026
Exclusivity Clauses in UK Contracts for Cybersecurity Consultancies
Exclusivity clauses can seriously limit who a UK cybersecurity consultancy can work for, often more than founders expect. This guide explains how these
28 June 2026Exclusivity Clauses in Contracts for UK Managed IT Providers
Exclusivity clauses in managed IT contracts can lock UK businesses into one provider for support, procurement, and project work if the wording is too
28 June 2026
Advertising and Marketing Rules for Software Development Agencies in the UK
Marketing a software development agency in the UK carries real legal risk if your website, outreach or proposals overstate capability, pricing, security
28 June 2026
Customer Complaints, Refunds and Terms for UK Catering Businesses
Clear refund and complaint terms can save a UK catering business from deposit disputes, chargebacks and unhappy clients. This guide explains what your
28 June 2026Licensing Agreements for UK Architecture Practices
Licensing agreements can have a major effect on how UK architecture practices protect drawings, BIM files and design value. This guide explains the key IP
28 June 2026
Real Estate Agent Agreements in the UK: Key Terms for Businesses
A real estate agent agreement can expose UK businesses to unexpected commission, exclusivity and termination risks. This guide explains the key terms to
28 June 2026
Staff Policies for Fabrication Workshops in the UK
Staff policies for fabrication workshops in the UK need to do more than repeat generic HR rules. This guide explains what to include, how policies fit
27 June 2026
Legal Documents You Need to Franchise Your Business
Planning to franchise in the UK? This guide explains the main legal documents you need, from franchise agreements and manuals to trade marks
27 June 2026
Loan Agreement Covenants in the UK: What to Watch Before Signing
Loan agreement covenants can restrict borrowing, asset sales, dividends and reporting obligations long after a loan is signed. This guide explains the key
27 June 2026
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