Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Letter of Intent Template (UK): Key Clauses and Tips
Exploring a new supplier, investment or partnership and want something “on paper” without locking your business into a full contract yet? A Letter of Intent (LOI) can help you set the ground...
18 December 2025
Assignment Clause in UK Contracts: What You Need to Know
If you sign or supply contracts, chances are you’ve seen an “assignment clause” pop up in the fine print. It’s a small paragraph that has a big impact - it decides whether...
18 December 2025
Managing UK Employees Working Abroad Temporarily
More staff are asking to “work from anywhere” for a few weeks or months - whether to visit family overseas or to tag a holiday onto remote work. As an employer, agreeing...
18 December 2025
What Is A Startup Accelerator And How Does It Work?
If you’re building a startup or a new product inside a small business, you’ll quickly hear the term “accelerator.” But what is an accelerator, how does it work in the UK, and...
18 December 2025
What Type Of Business Is A Restaurant In The UK?
If you’re planning to open a restaurant, one of the first questions you’ll face is “what type of business is a restaurant?” In legal terms, that question affects almost everything - from...
18 December 2025
Do You Need A Corporate Business Lawyer?
If you’re running or launching a small business, you’ll quickly discover that “corporate” law isn’t just for big listed companies. From choosing a structure and signing your first client to hiring staff...
18 December 2025
How To Write an NDA (Non‑Disclosure Agreement)
Sharing your best ideas with potential partners, investors or contractors is exciting - but it also comes with risk. A Non‑Disclosure Agreement (NDA) helps you open up the conversation without giving away...
18 December 2025
How To Write An Event Management Business Plan
If you’re launching an event management business in the UK, a solid business plan is your best friend. It’s not just for investors or the bank - it’s your roadmap for pricing,...
18 December 2025
Can You Work Another Job While On Annual Leave?
Working another job during annual leave can be allowed in some cases, but contracts, conflicts, working time, wellbeing and holiday rules can matter.
18 December 2025
Types of Franchising in the UK: Which Model Fits Your Business?
Franchising can be a powerful way to grow your business without opening and operating every site yourself. But here’s the catch: not all franchises look the same. The “type of franchising” you...
18 December 2025
International Franchising: How To Expand Overseas
Thinking about taking your brand overseas? International franchising can be a powerful way for UK small businesses to scale without the cost of opening and operating foreign outlets yourself. It’s exciting –...
18 December 2025
CEO Solicitors: What You Need To Know
If you’re the CEO of a small business (or wearing the “CEO hat” as a founder), legal issues tend to land on your desk sooner than you expect. Contracts, hiring, brand protection,...
18 December 2025
Commercial Lease: What To Know Before You Sign In The UK
Finding the right premises can be a game-changer for your business. But before you sign anything, it’s important to get clear on what a “legal lease” actually involves and how to negotiate...
17 December 2025
Practical Joint Venture Examples in the UK
Thinking about teaming up with another business to win bigger contracts, share costs or launch a new product? A joint venture can be a smart, flexible way to pool resources without fully...
17 December 2025
Unilateral NDA In The UK: What It Is And When To Use It
If you’re about to share sensitive information with a supplier, developer, potential investor or freelancer, a unilateral NDA is often the quickest way to protect your business before the conversation starts. Used...
17 December 2025
Franchising Meaning And Examples
If your business model is working well and customers keep asking “when are you opening in my area?”, franchising might be on your radar. Done right, franchising can help you scale quickly...
17 December 2025
Bilateral Vs Unilateral Contracts: What’s the Difference?
If you sell products, deliver services or publish offers online, you’re entering contracts every day - often without realising it. Understanding the difference between bilateral and unilateral contracts helps you set clear...
17 December 2025
Purchase Order Documents: What They Are And How To Use Them
If you buy or sell anything in your business, you’ll run into purchase orders (POs). They look simple - a one-page document with items and prices - but they can make or...
17 December 2025
Employment Contracts in the UK: What Employers Need to Include
A UK job contract agreement should do more than confirm salary and start date. This guide covers the terms employers need to include, the legal issues to
17 December 2025
What Is a SAFE Note (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) in the UK?
Raising early-stage capital can feel daunting when you’re still refining your product and don’t want to lock in a valuation too early. That’s where a “SAFE note” is often mentioned - a...
17 December 2025
EMI Scheme: What Happens When an Employee Leaves?
Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) are a brilliant way to attract and retain key people. But what happens to EMI options when an employee resigns, is dismissed, or goes on long‑term leave? If...
17 December 2025
Capacity To Contract: What UK Businesses Need To Know
When you sign a contract, you expect it to be enforceable. But a contract is only as strong as the legal “capacity” of the person or business signing it. If the other...
16 December 2025
How To Set Up And Grow A Franchise Company In The UK
Thinking about turning your proven business model into a franchise company? Franchising can be a powerful way to expand across the UK without opening and operating every site yourself. That said, franchising...
16 December 2025
The Role of Shareholders in UK Companies
If you’ve set up (or are about to set up) a limited company, you’ll quickly come across questions about shareholders - who they are, what they can decide, and how they fit...
16 December 2025
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