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Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Why It's Important To Have An Agistment Agreement (2026 Updated)
If you keep horses (or you manage land where other people's horses are kept), you'll know how quickly a "simple" arrangement can become complicated. Maybe it starts with a friendly message: ?Can...
18 June 2025
What is A Contractor Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're hiring a contractor (or working as one), it can feel like you're meant to "just get on with it" and worry about paperwork later. But in practice, a clear contractor...
17 June 2025
Do You Need A Coaching Agreement With Your Clients? (2026 Updated)
Coaching can be a brilliant business to run in the UK - whether you're offering life coaching, business coaching, executive coaching, fitness coaching, wellbeing coaching, or something more niche. But when you're...
17 June 2025
How To Initial A Document (2026 Updated)
You're about to sign a contract, a deed, or a set of business documents and someone says: "Can you initial every page?" If you've ever hesitated (or wondered whether it actually matters), you're not...
17 June 2025
Ending A Dispute With A Deed of Settlement (2026 Updated)
Disputes happen in business. Sometimes it's a late payment issue that spirals. Sometimes it's a contract that didn't go to plan. And sometimes it's a relationship breakdown (between co-founders, suppliers, contractors, or...
16 June 2025
How Does A Joint Venture Agreement Work? (2026 Updated)
If you've found the perfect business partner (or competitor) to build something bigger than you could build alone, a joint venture can be a smart move. But it can also get messy...
16 June 2025
What Is A Supply & Install Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If your business supplies products and installs them (or you're paying someone else to do both), you're in "Supply & Install Agreement" territory. This is one of those arrangements that sounds straightforward...
15 June 2025
What Is An Option Deed? (2026 Updated)
If you're negotiating a deal and you want certainty without committing to the full transaction right now, an option deed can be a really practical tool. It's commonly used in property and business...
14 June 2025
What Is A Travel Agency Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you run a travel business (or you're about to launch one), you'll know that the exciting part is building trips people love. The not-so-exciting part is dealing with booking disputes, cancellations,...
13 June 2025
How Do I Use A Service Level Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you sell services to customers (or rely on a critical supplier), you've probably had that frustrating moment where expectations don't match reality. Your client thought "support" meant an instant fix. You...
12 June 2025
I Am Transferring A Franchise - What Transfer Fees Will I Pay? (2026 Updated)
Transferring (or "selling on") your franchise can feel like a big win. You've built something valuable, you've found a buyer, and you're ready to move on. Then the admin hits: the franchisor...
12 June 2025
What Is A Sponsorship Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Sponsorship can be a game-changer for your business. Whether you're a startup looking for funding, a sports club chasing long-term partners, or an established brand investing in events and creators, sponsorship is...
12 June 2025
Property Stylists: Making Sure You're Legally Protected (2026 Updated)
Property styling can look like pure creativity from the outside - mood boards, furniture curation, and that "wow" feeling when a space finally clicks. But behind the scenes, property stylists often carry...
10 June 2025
What Is A Master Services Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're working with clients (or suppliers) on ongoing projects, you've probably had that moment where you think: "Are we really going to negotiate a brand new contract every single time?" That's...
8 June 2025
What You Need To Know About Power Purchase Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you're buying electricity for your business (or generating it), you've probably noticed that "energy contracts" can get complicated fast. That's where Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) come in. A well-structured PPA can...
8 June 2025
Why Enter Into A Heads Of Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're in the middle of negotiating a deal - buying a business, partnering with a supplier, raising money, or preparing a big project - you'll often reach a point where everyone...
7 June 2025
IT Service Agreement and IT Support Agreement: What's The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you're hiring an IT provider (or you are the IT provider), the paperwork can start to blur together pretty quickly. One client asks for an "IT service agreement", another asks for...
7 June 2025
Should I Use A Sweat Equity Agreement For My Startup? (2026 Updated)
When you're building a startup, cash is usually tight - but ambition (and long to-do lists) definitely aren't. So it's no surprise that many founders ask the same question early on: can...
7 June 2025
Selling Both Goods And Services? Make Sure You're Using The Right Contract (2026 Updated)
If your business sells a product and does something alongside it (like installation, setup, training, servicing, customisation, repairs, or ongoing support), you're not alone. This "hybrid" model is now the norm in...
6 June 2025
Legal Tips For Running An Online Coaching Business (2026 Updated)
Running an online coaching business can be a brilliant way to scale your expertise, build a community, and create recurring revenue without the overheads of a physical premises. But the legal side...
5 June 2025
Why You Need A Conflict Of Interest Policy (2026 Updated)
If you're running a business in 2026, you're probably juggling a lot: hiring (or outsourcing), building partnerships, chasing growth, and trying to keep everyone moving in the same direction. But there's one...
4 June 2025
Why Have A Supply Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you rely on someone else to supply the products, materials, ingredients, packaging, or stock that keep your business running, a supply arrangement is already happening - even if it's only been...
3 June 2025
Memorandum Of Understanding Vs Contract: What's The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you're negotiating a new deal, partnership, or project, it's normal to want something "in writing" as early as possible. But here's where many business owners get stuck: should you use a...
3 June 2025
Joint Venture Company Explained: Definition, Key Differences & Real-World Examples
Thinking of teaming up with another business to tackle a specific project? Or maybe you want to pool resources with a partner to explore a new market, but you’re not sure what...
6 May 2025
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