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Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Articles Of Association (Company Articles) In The UK
If you’ve set up (or are about to set up) a limited company in the UK, your “company articles” sit at the heart of how your business runs. They’re the rulebook that...
6 December 2025
Indemnity vs Warranty In UK Contracts: Key Differences
If you’re negotiating a new supplier contract, SaaS agreement or client T&Cs, you’ll almost certainly run into the terms “indemnity” and “warranty”. They both sit in the risk and liability section of...
6 December 2025
Fire Risk Assessment: Landlord Or Tenant Responsibility In The UK?
If you’re taking on a shop, office or warehouse, one of the first questions you’ll face is: who is actually responsible for the fire risk assessment - the landlord or the tenant?...
6 December 2025
Franchise Management: Legal Essentials In The UK
Franchising can be a powerful way to scale your brand without building every site yourself. But the very thing that makes franchising attractive - replicating a model across multiple locations - also...
6 December 2025
No Refund Policy In The UK: What You Can And Can’t Do
Thinking about a “no refund” policy to cut down on returns and chargebacks? We get it - refunds can be costly and disruptive for small businesses. But UK consumer law places clear...
6 December 2025
Free Legal Documents in the UK: What’s Safe and What to Avoid
When you’re building a small business, it’s tempting to grab free legal documents you find online and tick “legals” off the list. We get it - cash is tight, and you want...
6 December 2025
Lease Assignment Meaning In The UK: What It Is And When To Use It
Thinking about selling your business, moving to a new site or exiting early from your current premises? If you’re tied into a fixed-term commercial lease, a lease assignment can be the cleanest...
6 December 2025
GP In Private Equity: What SMEs Should Know Before Investment
Thinking about partnering with a private equity fund to accelerate growth? It can be a powerful move for UK SMEs - more capital, specialist support and a clear route to scale. But...
5 December 2025
How To Find Your Articles Of Association
If you’re running a limited company in the UK, your Articles of Association are the rulebook for how your business operates. They set out how directors are appointed, how shares are issued...
5 December 2025
Verbal Contract Law In The UK: Do Verbal Contracts Hold Up In Court?
It’s surprisingly common for UK small businesses to “shake on it” - agreeing prices, delivery dates or scope of work over the phone, in a meeting, or on a quick Zoom call....
5 December 2025
Good Faith In English Law: How To Draft And Manage Contracts
If you’ve heard people say “act in good faith” and wondered what that actually means for your contracts, you’re not alone. Unlike some other legal systems, English law doesn’t have a sweeping,...
5 December 2025
Heads of Terms for a Commercial Lease in the UK
Negotiating a new commercial lease is a big moment for any small business. The right premises can help you grow, hire, and serve customers more effectively. But before solicitors draft the formal...
5 December 2025
Commercial Loan Refinancing in the UK: Key Legal Steps and Traps
Refinancing a commercial loan can lower your repayments, unlock cash for growth, or simplify a messy finance stack. But changing lenders (or restructuring your facility with the same lender) isn’t just a...
5 December 2025
What Constitutes A Contract?
Contracts underpin almost everything you do in business - from taking orders and hiring staff, to signing up suppliers and landing your biggest customer. But what actually constitutes a contract under UK...
5 December 2025
Settlement Agreement Payment in the UK: What Employers Should Know
When an employment relationship needs a clean, final wrap-up, a settlement agreement can be the smoothest path to closure. The payment you offer (and how you structure it) will make or break...
5 December 2025
Are Verbal Contracts Legally Binding In The UK?
Verbal deals still happen every day in business - a quick phone call, a handshake after a meeting, or a “yes, go ahead” on Zoom. But if there’s a dispute later, can...
5 December 2025
How To Start A Design Business In The UK: Legal Setup & Contracts
Whether you’re focused on graphic design, brand identity, UX/UI, packaging or digital content, a design business can be a rewarding way to turn your creative skills into a sustainable venture. The market...
5 December 2025
Restaurant For Lease: Legal Essentials In The UK
Spotting the perfect restaurant for lease can feel like the moment your hospitality vision becomes real. The location is right, foot traffic looks promising and you can already picture service in full...
4 December 2025
Product Distribution in the UK: Legal Essentials
Getting your product into customers’ hands at the right time, price and quality is half the battle. The other half? Building a legally sound product distribution setup that protects your brand, keeps...
4 December 2025
How To Buy a Ltd Company in the UK: Steps, Risks and Contracts
Buying a limited company can be the fastest way to expand, acquire customers and revenue, or move into a new market without starting from zero. Done well, you get a functioning business...
4 December 2025
Company Investors: Legal Essentials
Securing company investors can transform your growth plans from “someday” to “this year.” Whether you’re opening your first location, building a new product, or scaling operations, outside capital can accelerate your journey....
4 December 2025
Becoming A Company Director In The UK: What You Need To Know
Thinking about becoming a company director in your small business, or appointing someone new to your board? It’s an exciting step - but it also comes with serious legal duties and practical...
4 December 2025
Loan Facility Agreements In The UK: Negotiate, Secure, Stay Compliant
If you’re looking to fund growth, smooth cash flow or refinance existing debt, a loan facility can be a practical, flexible way to inject capital into your business. But the small print...
4 December 2025
How To Purchase a Company in the UK: Legal Steps, Risks and Documents
Buying an existing company can be a smart way to grow. You get customers, a brand, systems and staff from day one - without starting from scratch. But the legal side matters....
4 December 2025
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