Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
How to Transfer Shares in a UK Company Legally (Without Pitfalls)
If you run a limited company, there’ll probably come a time when you need to change who owns what. That might be bringing in an investor, letting a co-founder exit, reorganising ownership...
15 February 2026
Written Resolutions Under the Companies Act in the UK: Practical Guide
If you’re running a UK startup or SME, you’ll know that company decisions don’t stop just because everyone’s busy. Maybe you need to approve a new director, issue shares to an investor,...
15 February 2026
What Is Software Licensing? A Guide for UK Businesses and Startups
If you’re building, selling or using software in your business, you’ll eventually run into the question: what is software licensing, and why does it matter? Software licensing is one of those topics...
15 February 2026
UCTA Reasonableness Test: Enforcing Limitation Of Liability Clauses In UK Contracts
If you run a small business, you’ve probably had this moment: you’re about to sign a customer contract, supplier agreement, or set of terms and conditions, and you spot a liability clause...
15 February 2026
Equity Investors: What Equity Investment Means For Startups And SMEs
If you’re building a startup or growing an SME, there usually comes a point where your ambitions outgrow your cashflow. You might want to hire faster, build new product features, expand into...
14 February 2026
Advance Subscription Agreements For UK Startups: Early-Stage Funding Guide
If you’re running a UK startup, raising money early on can feel like a juggling act. You need funding to build, hire and launch - but you might not be ready to...
14 February 2026
What Employers Can (and Can’t) Say in UK Employment Reference Letters
If you run a small business, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked to provide an employment reference letter at some point - whether it’s for a current team member moving on,...
14 February 2026Startup Advisors In the UK: Roles, When To Hire, Key Legal Documents
Hiring a startup advisor can feel like a “later” problem when you’re busy building product, chasing customers and trying to keep burn rate under control. But in reality, bringing the right advisor...
14 February 2026
UK Notice Period Calculator: Employer And Employee Notice Requirements
If you run a small business, giving (or receiving) notice is one of those things that feels simple - until it isn’t. You might be dealing with a resignation you didn’t expect,...
14 February 2026Board Resolution Template: How To Write And Use One For Your Company
If you run a limited company, you’ll eventually hit decisions that are worth documenting properly - even if you’re a small team, even if you’re the only director. That’s where a board...
14 February 2026Parent Company Meaning: How It Works And Key Legal Considerations
If you’re growing your business, launching a new brand, or thinking about buying another company, you might start hearing the term “parent company” a lot. And it’s not just corporate jargon. Understanding...
14 February 2026
Restrictive Covenants in UK Employment Contracts: Enforceability
Hiring great people is one of the best investments you can make as a small business. But if a key employee leaves and immediately takes your customers, your staff, or your trade...
14 February 2026
Fiduciary Relationship Meaning: Duties, Examples And Risks
If you run a business, you’re probably used to wearing a lot of hats - director, manager, negotiator, problem-solver. But one “hat” that catches a lot of business owners off guard is...
13 February 2026
How To Start A Marketing Agency In the UK: Legal Setup Essentials
Starting a marketing agency can be an exciting way to turn your skills (and your network) into a scalable business. Whether you’re offering social media management, paid ads, SEO, content production, brand...
13 February 2026
Consequential Loss: Meaning And Exclusion Clauses For UK Businesses
If you run a small business, there’s a good chance you’ve seen (or been asked to accept) a clause that says something like: “Neither party will be liable for any consequential loss.”...
13 February 2026
UK Design Rights: What They Protect And How To Secure Them
If you run a product-based business (or even a service business with a strong visual brand), your designs can quickly become one of your most valuable assets. But here’s the catch: if...
13 February 2026
How To Set Up A UK Subsidiary: Legal Steps And Key Documents
Expanding into the UK can be an exciting growth move - new customers, new talent, and a new base for international operations. But if you’re doing it through a UK subsidiary, you’ll...
13 February 2026
Sell-and-Leaseback Agreements: How UK Businesses Can Do It Safely
If you’re a small business owner, cash flow can feel like a constant balancing act. You might have valuable assets tied up in your business (like premises, machinery, vehicles, or specialist equipment),...
13 February 2026
When To Hire A Lawyer For Your Small Business In The UK (And How To Choose One)
Running a small business means you’re making decisions every day that affect your cashflow, your reputation, and your risk. Some of those decisions are “business as usual” (pricing, marketing, hiring, suppliers). But...
13 February 2026Auto-Renewal Clauses in UK Business Contracts: Meaning and Management
Auto-renew clauses can be a real “set and forget” feature in business contracts - until they aren’t. If you’ve ever been surprised by a renewal invoice, missed a narrow cancellation window, or...
13 February 2026UK Statutory Interest Calculator: Calculate Late Payment Interest & Claim It
Chasing late invoices is frustrating at the best of times. It’s even worse when a customer drags things out for weeks (or months), and you’re the one carrying the cashflow hit. The...
13 February 2026What Is A Credit Facility? Key Legal Terms Explained
If you’re running (or growing) a small business, cash flow rarely moves in a perfect straight line. You might have a busy season coming up, a big customer who pays on 60-day...
13 February 2026SAFE Agreement UK: What Is a Simple Agreement for Future Equity?
If you’re raising funds for your startup, you’ve probably heard investors ask whether you can do it “on a SAFE”. A SAFE (short for Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is popular because...
13 February 2026
Bounce Back Loan Repayments: Fraud Checks And Company Duties
If you took out a Bounce Back Loan during the pandemic, you’re not alone. For many UK SMEs, it was a genuine lifeline at a time when cashflow was unpredictable and trading...
13 February 2026
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