Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
What Is A Consignment Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Consignment can be a great way to grow a product-based business without taking on as much upfront risk. If you're a supplier, it can get your products into new shops, studios or...
31 January 2026
What Is A Distributor? Distribution Agreements, Rights And Risks In The UK
If you’re building a product-based business (or scaling one), you’ll eventually hit the same question: how do we actually get our products into more hands, in more places, without personally selling every...
31 January 2026
Implied Terms In Contracts: What They Mean And Why They Matter
If you run a small business, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about what you put in your contracts - pricing, delivery, scope, timelines, payment terms, and what happens if...
31 January 2026
Limited Liability Companies: Meaning, Benefits And Key Legal Considerations
If you’re starting (or scaling) a business in the UK, you’ve probably come across the term limited liability company - especially if you’ve been researching online. Here’s the thing: in the UK,...
31 January 2026
Contract Risk Management: Reducing Legal Exposure In Commercial Contracts
If you run a small business, contracts aren’t just paperwork - they’re one of the main ways you protect your cashflow, your reputation, and your time. But here’s the tricky part: most...
31 January 2026
Business Acquisition Meaning And Key Legal Steps In The UK For SMEs
If you’re growing a UK small business, you’ll eventually hear people throw around terms like “acquisition”, “buyout”, “merger”, or “purchase of a business” - often as if they’re all the same thing....
31 January 2026
EIS Shares Explained: What Startups Need To Know Before Issuing Equity
If you’re raising investment for your startup or SME, you’ve probably heard investors ask one question early: “Will my investment qualify for EIS?” EIS (the Enterprise Investment Scheme) can be a big...
31 January 2026
Annex vs Appendix: Key Differences And When To Use Each In Contracts
If you’ve ever been sent a contract with “Annex 1”, “Annex A”, “Appendix 2” or “Schedule 3” attached, you’re not alone in wondering what the difference is - and whether it actually...
30 January 2026
Master Services Agreement (MSA) In The UK: When You Need One And Key Clauses
If you’re running a growing business, it’s normal to reach a point where your “one-off” contracts start to feel clunky. Maybe you’re doing recurring work for the same client, onboarding new projects...
30 January 2026
Buying A Franchise In The UK: Legal Checklist For Business Owners
Buying a franchise can feel like the “best of both worlds” for a small business owner: you get an established brand, proven systems and (often) training and support, while still running your...
30 January 2026
Starting A Healthcare Business In The UK: Legal Requirements, Contracts And Compliance
Starting a healthcare business can be an exciting way to make a real impact in your community - whether you’re opening a private clinic, launching a digital health platform, or providing in-home...
30 January 2026How Data Protection Law Firms Help SMEs Stay GDPR Compliant
If you run a small business, you’re probably collecting more personal data than you realise. Customer emails, staff records, CCTV footage, delivery addresses, website analytics, enquiry forms, WhatsApp messages, even “just a...
30 January 2026
M&A Solicitors: What They Do, When You Need One, And Costs
If you’re running a UK startup or SME, “M&A” can feel like a world that only applies to huge corporations. But in practice, business sales and acquisitions happen at every size. You...
30 January 2026
Are Verbal Contracts Legally Binding For Businesses In The UK?
You’ve probably been there: you’re on a call with a supplier, a freelancer, or a customer, and you agree the price, the deadline, and what’s included. Everyone’s happy, you shake on it...
30 January 2026
Flexible Working Hours In The UK: Employer Legal Guide
Flexible working hours can be a genuine win-win for small businesses. Done well, flexible working arrangements help you retain great people, reduce absenteeism, support productivity, and make hiring easier (especially if you’re...
30 January 2026M&A Due Diligence in the UK: A Practical Guide
If you’re buying a business, selling your company, or taking on investment that looks a lot like an acquisition, due diligence is the part that can make (or break) the deal. In...
30 January 2026Substantial Property Transactions: Compliance Requirements For Companies
If your company is buying, selling or transferring property (or other big-ticket assets) involving a director or shareholder, it’s easy to assume it’s “just a commercial deal”. But in UK company law,...
30 January 2026Licence For Alterations: What Business Tenants Need Before Making Changes
If you’re renting business premises, it’s only natural to want to make the space work for you. Maybe you want to reconfigure the layout, add signage, install extraction for a kitchen, or...
30 January 2026Disadvantages Of Venture Capital: Hidden Risks For Startups And SMEs
Venture capital can look like the “fast track” option when you’re trying to scale a startup or ambitious SME in the UK. A big cash injection, a well-known fund on your cap...
29 January 2026How To Write A Legally Compliant Employment Termination Letter In The UK
Ending someone’s employment is never just a “quick admin task”. For a small business, it can feel especially high-stakes - you’re balancing fairness, legal compliance, operational needs, and (often) a difficult conversation....
29 January 2026UK Overtime Rules: Pay Rates And Employer Obligations
When you’re running a small business, overtime can creep up on you. Maybe a project runs late, a customer order spikes, someone calls in sick, or you’re covering rota gaps while you...
29 January 2026Franchising Meaning: How It Works And What Businesses Need To Know
If you’ve built a business that customers love, it’s normal to start thinking: could this work in other locations too? Franchising is one of the most popular ways to expand without doing...
29 January 2026Probation Periods At Work In The UK: How They Work And What To Include
If you’re hiring your first employee (or your fiftieth), it’s completely normal to want a “try-before-you-commit” stage where you can check that the role, performance and culture fit are all working in...
29 January 2026
How To Sell Your Business In The UK: Legal Steps And Common Pitfalls
Selling your company can be a huge milestone - whether you’re ready to retire, you want to move on to a new project, or you’ve built something valuable and it’s simply the...
29 January 2026
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