Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Can My Employee Have A Second Job In The UK?
More employees are picking up side gigs to boost their income or explore a passion. As a small business owner, you may be wondering: can my employee have a second job, and...
1 January 2026
How Online Dispute Resolution Works in the UK
Disputes are part and parcel of doing business - late invoices, delivery issues, scope creep, or a supplier who doesn’t meet the brief. The good news is you don’t always need to...
1 January 2026
What Is An Acceptable Use Policy? (2026 Updated)
If your team uses company email, shared drives, SaaS tools, Wi-Fi, laptops, mobiles, or even a Slack channel, you've already got "acceptable use" happening in practice. The problem is that if it's...
1 January 2026
Service Agreement or Terms & Conditions: What Should You Use For Your Business? (2026 Updated)
If you're selling services (or products plus services), you've probably hit this question early: should you put a Service Agreement in place, or are Terms & Conditions enough? It's a fair question....
1 January 2026
How Can A Forward Contract Protect My Business? (2026 Updated)
If your costs (or revenue) depend on exchange rates, commodity prices, or interest rates, you'll know how quickly "normal" can turn into "unexpected". One month your margins look healthy. The next month,...
1 January 2026
Deed vs Contract: When To Use A Deed In The UK
If you run a small business, you probably sign plenty of “ordinary” contracts. But sometimes the safer option is to sign a deed. Knowing when to use a deed contract - and...
1 January 2026
How To Dispute an Invoice Effectively
Invoice disputes happen to even the most organised businesses. Maybe a supplier charged more than you agreed, delivered late, or issued an invoice that doesn’t match the purchase order. Don’t stress –...
1 January 2026
Interest-Free Loan From Director To Company: UK Legal, Tax & Docs
Cash flow gets tight in most small companies at some point. If you’re a director, one quick way to steady the ship is to inject funds yourself as a loan. An interest-free...
1 January 2026
What Is A Framework Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're buying or supplying the same kinds of goods or services over and over, signing a brand-new contract every time can get old fast. That's where a framework agreement comes in. It's a...
1 January 2026
How To Prove Misrepresentation In The UK
If a supplier, partner or seller talked you into a deal with statements that turned out to be untrue, you might be wondering if you can unwind the agreement or claim compensation....
1 January 2026
Web Development Contract In The UK: Key Terms To Include
Whether you’re launching a new website or rebuilding an outdated one, a well-drafted web development contract is what keeps your project on time, on budget and legally protected. It sets the rules...
1 January 2026
Thinking About Share Farming? This Is Why A Contract Is Important (2026 Updated)
Share farming can be an exciting way to grow a farming operation without taking on the full capital cost (or risk) of buying more land, machinery, or livestock. But it's also one...
1 January 2026
Joint Venture Definition: What It Means In Business
Thinking about teaming up with another business to win a bigger contract, launch a new product or enter a new market? A joint venture can be a smart way to combine resources...
1 January 2026
How Do Royalties Work? (2026 Updated)
If you're creating content, building software, designing products, or licensing your brand, royalties can be a great way to earn ongoing income without selling your work outright. But "royalties" is...
1 January 2026
What Is A Lead Generation Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If your business relies on a steady pipeline of new customers, chances are you've looked at outsourcing lead generation at some point. Maybe you've been approached by a "lead gen agency" promising...
1 January 2026
Draft of Contract: What It Means and How to Prepare One
Whether you’re onboarding a new client, locking in a supplier, or partnering on a project, it all comes back to one thing: a clear, well-structured draft of contract. Getting your draft right...
1 January 2026
Unilateral Contracts: What Are They? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, you've probably offered (or relied on) promises like ?We'll pay "500 if you deliver this by Friday" or "Reward available for returning lost equipment." These situations often...
1 January 2026
What Are Photographer Terms And Conditions? (2026 Updated)
If you're a photographer, you're probably juggling a lot at once: enquiries, bookings, shoot logistics, editing timelines, and (sometimes) tricky client expectations. That's exactly why having strong photographer terms and conditions matters....
31 December 2025
Collecting Health Information? Here's Why A Privacy Policy Is Important. (2026 Updated)
If your business collects any health-related information - even something that feels harmless like allergy details, medical appointment notes, a fitness questionnaire, or "injury history" - you're dealing with some of the...
31 December 2025
How To Sell Your Online Business (2026 Updated)
Selling your online business can feel like a huge milestone - and it is. Whether you've built a Shopify store from scratch, grown a SaaS product, monetised a content site, or scaled...
31 December 2025
Subletting Commercial Property in the UK: What You Need to Know
Subletting commercial space can be a smart way to cut costs, unlock revenue from surplus floorspace, or test a new location with lower risk. But there are legal traps. Your lease may...
31 December 2025
Amended And Restated Agreements In The UK: When And How To Use Them
If your business has an important commercial contract that’s been tweaked multiple times, you’ll eventually face a choice: keep piling on amendments, or roll everything into a single, clean contract. That’s where...
31 December 2025
Graphic Design Terms And Conditions: A Good Way To Manage Difficult Clients (2026 Updated)
If you do graphic design work long enough, you'll eventually run into a "difficult client". Sometimes they're not even trying to be difficult - they're just stressed, unclear on what they want,...
31 December 2025
What Is An Event Planning Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Planning an event is exciting - until the moving parts start multiplying. You've got a client with big expectations, a venue with strict rules, suppliers with different deadlines, and a budget that...
31 December 2025
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