Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
What Happens When a Company Goes Into Administration in the UK?
If you run a small business, hearing that a customer, supplier, or even your own company might be “going into administration” can feel like a punch to the stomach. It usually raises...
2 February 2026
Who Is Liable When A Limited Company Goes Bust? Directors & Guarantees
Running a limited company is meant to give you a degree of protection if things don’t go to plan. But when cash gets tight (or you’re staring down unpaid tax, supplier demands,...
2 February 2026
Corporate Law Firms Near Me: How SMEs And Startups Choose The Right Partner
If you’ve searched for corporate law firms near me, you’re probably not looking for “legal theory”. You’re looking for a lawyer who can actually help your business move forward - whether that’s...
2 February 2026
Franchise Restaurants In The UK: Legal Considerations For Owners
Opening a restaurant is exciting - and buying into a franchise can feel like the “safer” path because you’re stepping into an established brand, menu, and operating system. But running a franchise...
1 February 2026
UK Promissory Note Template: Key Clauses for Startup & SME Loans
If you’re lending money to (or borrowing money through) your startup or small business, it’s tempting to keep things informal. After all, you probably trust the other party, and you just want...
1 February 2026
General Security Agreements: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
If you're borrowing money for your business, taking on investor funding, or signing up to a finance facility, you'll often hear one phrase that can make the paperwork feel suddenly "real": security...
1 February 2026
How Do I Change A Contract? (2026 Updated)
When you're running a business, it's normal for things to change. A supplier's lead times shift, a client wants extra deliverables, your pricing needs to increase, or you realise a key clause...
1 February 2026
What You Need To Know About Delivery Service Agreements (2026 Updated)
If your business delivers goods (or you run a delivery operation for other businesses), you're probably already juggling timeframes, drivers, customer expectations, and last-minute changes. But when something goes wrong, the question...
1 February 2026
Implied Contracts: What They Are And How They Affect Your Business
When you’re running a small business, it’s easy to think a contract only exists when something has been signed. But in UK law, that’s not quite how it works. You can end...
1 February 2026Disclaimers: How They Can Protect Your Business (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, you've probably seen disclaimers everywhere - on websites, invoices, booking pages, email footers, social media bios, and even on packaging. It's easy to think a disclaimer is...
1 February 2026Selection Process in Hiring: UK Legal Compliance Guide
Hiring is exciting - it’s a sign your business is growing. But it’s also one of those moments where a “quick and casual” approach can create real legal risk. In the UK,...
1 February 2026Contract Signing In The UK: A Practical Guide For Startups
You’ve negotiated the deal, agreed the commercials, and everyone’s keen to get it signed. Then the practical questions start: who can sign, does it need a witness, can you sign by email,...
1 February 2026
How UK Employers Calculate Annual Leave Using Gov Tools
If you employ staff in the UK (even just one person), getting annual leave right is one of those “small admin tasks” that can quickly turn into a bigger problem. Holiday entitlement...
1 February 2026
Are Restrictive Covenants Enforceable In The UK?
If you’re hiring your first employees (or growing quickly), it’s normal to worry about what happens if a key person leaves with your customer relationships, supplier contacts, or product know-how. That’s exactly...
1 February 2026
What Is Escrow? Definition, How It Works And When Businesses Need It
If you’ve ever been in the middle of a big deal and thought, “We’re ready to pay, but what if they don’t deliver?” (or the other way around), you’re already thinking about...
1 February 2026
Buying a Small Business in the UK: Legal Process and Key Contracts
Buying a business can be one of the fastest ways to grow - you’re not starting from scratch, you’re stepping into something that (hopefully) already has customers, suppliers, processes, and revenue. But...
1 February 2026
Management Buy-In in the UK: Legal Steps, Deal Structures and Key Documents
A management buy-in can be a game-changing moment for an SME. Done well, it brings fresh leadership, new capital and a clear plan for growth. Done poorly, it can create uncertainty for...
1 February 2026
UK Startup Funding Round Legal Checklist: Key Documents & Terms
Getting ready for a funding round is exciting - and a little intense. You’ve got pitch decks flying around, investor calls stacking up, and probably a product roadmap you’re still trying to...
31 January 2026Are Volunteers Part Of Your Business? You Need A Volunteer Agreement. (2026 Updated)
If you're building a UK business, it's common to get help from "volunteers" - especially when you're running events, launching a community project, growing a not-for-profit arm, or simply getting extra hands...
31 January 2026Why It's A Good Idea To Have A Work Experience Agreement (2026 Updated)
Work experience placements can be a win-win: you get extra hands, fresh ideas and a chance to build your talent pipeline, while the student (or career-changer) gets real-world exposure and confidence. But...
31 January 2026What Is A Producer Agreement And Why Is It Important? (2026 Updated)
If you're producing a film, series, podcast, advert, branded content campaign, or even a short-form online project, you'll probably hear the phrase "producer agreement" early on - and for good reason. A...
31 January 2026What You Need To Know About Hire Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you hire out equipment, vehicles, tools, or even specialist machinery, a "quick handshake deal" can feel like the fastest way to get the job done. But when something gets damaged, returned...
31 January 2026What Is An Endorsement Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're partnering with a celebrity, athlete, creator or industry expert to promote your brand, it's easy to focus on the exciting part (the launch, the content, the buzz) and forget the...
31 January 2026Phantom Share Option Plans - 6 Things You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
If you're trying to attract (and keep) great people in 2026, you've probably heard the same advice a hundred times: "Offer equity." But what if you're not ready to give away real...
31 January 2026
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