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Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Term Facility Loans: Key Clauses & Obligations
Term facility loans are a mainstay in the world of business finance. If you’re a business owner exploring your funding options-especially for expansion or big-ticket projects-there’s a good chance you’ll encounter a...
1 May 2025
Memorandums of Understanding: Plain‑English UK Primer
When you’re just starting out in business, it’s common to get excited about new opportunities and fresh partnerships. But before you get swept up in the momentum, it’s worth pausing to think...
1 May 2025
Custom and Practice: When Habit Becomes Contractual
Ever noticed that some things just seem to “happen” at your business, even though no one remembers ever putting them in writing? Maybe everyone knocks off early every Friday, or there’s an...
1 May 2025
Letters of Intent: Must‑Have Terms & Risk Controls
Before two businesses dive head‑first into a deal, there’s usually plenty of negotiating, planning and bold ideas flying around. But how do you capture those early intentions, protect your interests and set...
1 May 2025
No Partnership Agreement? Why Common‑Law Rules Put You at Risk
Thinking about starting a business with a friend, relative or colleague? Perhaps you’ve already begun trading as a team and share the day-to-day decisions, workload, and (hopefully) the profits. But let’s pause...
1 May 2025
Vesting Schedules: Structuring Founder Equity Timelines
If you’re building a startup or joining one in its early days, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the term “vesting schedule.” It sounds technical, but don’t worry – it’s one of...
1 May 2025
Executing Contracts & Deeds in England: Practical Guidance
Signing a contract or deed for your business might seem like a simple formality – but getting it right is fundamental if you want your agreements to stand up in court. Whether...
1 May 2025
Asset‑Purchase Agreements: Buyer Due‑Diligence Essentials
Thinking about buying all or part of a business in the UK? Asset-purchase agreements can be a smart way to cherry-pick the best elements of a business, leaving unwanted risks behind. But...
1 May 2025
What to Do If Your Partnership Partner Dies: Legal Steps & Protecting Your Business
Losing a business partner is one of the hardest experiences you can face in the life of your business. Beyond the personal loss, the death of a partnership partner raises urgent questions...
1 May 2025
Distribution Agreements: Types, Clauses & UK Norms
If you’re looking to expand your business through third-party sellers, or you’ve been offered the role of getting someone else’s product onto shelves, a distribution agreement is your starting point. But what...
1 May 2025
Understanding Deemed Contract Law: Protect Your Business from Unwritten Agreements
If you’re running a small business, there’s a good chance you’ve “shaken on a deal” more than once or relied on an ongoing arrangement without putting pen to paper. Maybe you’ve supplied...
1 May 2025
Guarantee Agreements: What to Know Before You Sign
If you're a small business owner in the UK, chances are at some point you’ll need outside funding-maybe to launch a new venture, fuel growth, or simply weather a tricky period. Banks...
1 May 2025
Contract‑Law Solicitors: Seamless Agreement Support
Contracts form the backbone of every successful business relationship. Whether you’re hiring staff, signing up new customers, bringing in investors, or working with suppliers, rock-solid agreements protect your interests and reduce the...
30 April 2025
Franchise Pros & Cons for UK Firms Expanding Overseas
Franchising is one of the most tried-and-tested ways for UK businesses to achieve rapid growth. When you start considering opportunities beyond our borders, international franchising can look like the golden ticket to...
30 April 2025
Debt‑for‑Equity Swaps: Key Points When Converting Loans
If you’re running a UK company and have borrowed money-maybe from investors, a director, or another business-you might one day be asked: “Can we convert that loan into shares instead?” Or perhaps...
30 April 2025
Cancelling Contracts for Breach-Lawfully and Effectively (UK)
Contracts form the backbone of most business relationships in the UK-whether you're offering services, selling goods, or working with partners. But what happens when things go wrong? If the other party breaches...
30 April 2025
Data‑Processing Agreements: Roles, Compliance & Best Practices (UK)
If your business handles people’s personal information in any way – whether you’re collecting email addresses through your website, storing customer records, or working with third-party cloud providers – you’re engaged in...
30 April 2025
Business Partnership vs Company: Key Differences, Definitions & Choosing the Right Structure
Deciding how to structure your business is one of the most important steps you’ll take as a new entrepreneur. While many of us dream about launching the next big thing, it's easy...
30 April 2025
Force Majeure Clauses Explained: Protecting Your Business Contracts from Unexpected Events
Imagine you’ve just landed a major contract for your business. Everything’s running smoothly-until, out of nowhere, a global pandemic, sudden government action, or a natural disaster throws your world upside down. What...
30 April 2025
Partnership Agreements: Crucial Clauses & Examples
If you’re starting a business with someone else, it’s exciting to picture the growth, the shared wins, and even the occasional “we did it!” celebratory drink. But before you get swept up...
30 April 2025
Making Business Agreements Legally Binding: Understanding Intention to Create Legal Relations
When you’re running a business, you’ll make all sorts of deals - from landing your first client to teaming up with a supplier or working with a new partner. But here’s a...
30 April 2025
AI Contract Review: Benefits, Pitfalls & Why Lawyers Still Matter
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the way we do business in the UK. One of the biggest shifts? Contract drafting and review is now routinely assisted by AI-powered platforms...
30 April 2025
Essential Steps to Drawing Up a Business Contract in the UK: What You Need to Know
Running a business in the UK is an exciting venture, full of opportunities to grow, collaborate, and innovate. But whether you’re hiring your first team member, signing up a supplier, or onboarding...
30 April 2025
Music Producer vs Record Label Agreements: Key Contract Insights for Musicians and Creators
In the ever-evolving world of music, creative collaboration is the heartbeat that brings new tracks to life. No matter your role - musician, composer, music producer, or aspiring record label owner -...
30 April 2025
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