Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Are Emails Legally Binding? Understanding Email Contracts and Written Notices in the UK
In today’s digital world, emails are an essential part of doing business. Whether you’re negotiating with a supplier, confirming a new client deal, or updating employment terms, many agreements and notices happen...
10 July 2025
Labour Hire Agreements: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
If your business needs extra hands quickly, labour hire can feel like the perfect solution. You get skilled workers when you need them, you can scale up (or down) without long recruitment...
29 June 2025
Why You Need Terms & Conditions To Run A Subscription Service (2026 Updated)
Subscription businesses look simple from the outside: your customer signs up, you deliver value every month (or year), and revenue becomes more predictable. But behind the scenes, subscriptions can...
29 June 2025
I'm Under A Sweat Equity Agreement. Am I Still Entitled To Minimum Wage? (2026 Updated)
Sweat equity can be a great way to build a business when cash is tight. You put in time and skills now, and you receive equity (or the right to equity) later. But there's a catch that catches a lot...
28 June 2025
What Is A Research And Development Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're building a new product, testing a prototype, or collaborating with a university or specialist supplier, the "exciting" part is the innovation. The part that can quietly cause the biggest headaches...
28 June 2025
Do I Need A Waiver For My Business? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business where customers, clients, or members of the public might get injured, suffer loss, or have a bad experience (even if it's no one's "fault"), it's normal to...
28 June 2025
Everything You Need To Know About Child Care Agreements (2026 Updated)
Whether you're a parent arranging regular care, a childminder taking on new families, or a small childcare business hiring staff and onboarding clients, it's easy to assume you can ?sort it out...
28 June 2025
Do You Need Removalist Terms And Conditions? (2026 Updated)
If you run a removals business (or you're about to launch one), you're probably focused on the practical stuff: vehicles, staff, packing materials, routes, storage, and keeping customers calm on moving day....
27 June 2025
When Do You Need A Memorandum Of Understanding? (2026 Updated)
If you're negotiating a deal, partnership, or project and you're not quite ready to sign a full contract, it can feel like you're stuck in limbo. You want to move things forward,...
27 June 2025
Does Your Business Partnership Need A Profit Share Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're building a business with another person (or a few other people), it's normal to focus on the exciting parts first: signing clients, refining the offer, and getting money in the...
27 June 2025
How To Sign A Contract Using E-Signatures (2026 Updated)
E-signatures have gone from "nice to have" to the default way many UK businesses sign contracts. They're fast, trackable, and (when done properly) legally effective - which means you can onboard clients,...
26 June 2025
Do I Need An Advisory Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're bringing an advisor into your business, it can feel like a simple, informal arrangement. Maybe they're a well-connected operator in your industry, a former founder, or a specialist who's happy...
26 June 2025
What Are The Types Of Restraint Clauses? (2026 Updated)
If you're hiring staff, working with contractors, or selling a business, you'll almost always run into "restraint clauses" (also called restraint of trade clauses or restrictive covenants). They're the parts of an...
25 June 2025
What Is A Dropshipping Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Dropshipping can feel like the "low friction" way to start an ecommerce brand. You don't need to buy pallets of stock upfront, and you can test products quickly without committing to a...
25 June 2025
Do I Need A Freelancer Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Hiring freelancers can be a game-changer for your business. Maybe you need a designer for a rebrand, a developer for a quick build, a marketing specialist for a campaign, or a contractor...
25 June 2025
Understanding IT Services Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you run a growing business, chances are you rely on IT in some way every single day - whether that's a cloud provider, a managed IT support company, a developer maintaining...
22 June 2025
Getting Your Clients To Pay On Time (2026 Updated)
Late payments are one of those business problems that feel "small" right up until they're not. One overdue invoice can snowball into cashflow stress, missed supplier payments, and awkward client...
21 June 2025
Drag Along & Tag Along Clauses In Shareholders Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you're building a company with co-founders or investors, it's easy to focus on the exciting stuff (product, growth, customers) and leave "exit mechanics" for later. But when a buyer comes...
21 June 2025
How To Write Terms & Conditions For Your Website (2026 Updated)
If your website is part of how you make money (or even just how you attract customers), your Terms & Conditions matter more than you might think. They're not just a "legal page" you add at the end of...
20 June 2025
Do You Really Need To Wait For Your Client To Sign Your Contract? (2026 Updated)
You've sent over your contract, your client says they're "happy to proceed", and you're ready to start. But there's one problem: they still haven't signed. If you're a small business owner, consultant,...
20 June 2025
Dry Hire Vs. Wet Hire "What Do They Mean" (2026 Updated)
If you're hiring equipment for a project (construction, events, logistics, film production ? you name it), you'll often see two options: dry hire and wet hire . They sound simple, but the...
20 June 2025
Operating Under Two Companies? Here's Why You Need An Intercompany IP Licence (2026 Updated)
If you're running a business that's split across two companies (or you're thinking about it), you're not alone. It's common to have one company that employs staff and signs contracts, and another...
20 June 2025
Revenue Share Agreements: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Revenue share deals can be a brilliant growth tool. They let you bring in partners, creators, affiliates, introducers, platforms, or investors without handing over a big upfront fee. But they can...
20 June 2025
Need a Contract Reviewed? 3 Reasons Why You Should Speak With A Lawyer (2026 Updated)
You've found a supplier. A customer wants to sign. An investor (finally) sends over "their standard agreement". And suddenly you're staring at a contract that's full of capital letters, "notwithstanding" clauses, and...
18 June 2025
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