Contracts Articles

Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.

Contract Expiry Dates: What Happens When an Agreement Ends for UK Businesses

Contract Expiry Dates: What Happens When an Agreement Ends for UK Businesses

Contract expiry dates can trigger more than just the end of a term. Learn how expiry, auto renewal, notice periods and surviving obligations work for UK

29 September 2026
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Leaving A Partnership In The UK: Legal Steps And Risks

Leaving A Partnership In The UK: Legal Steps And Risks

Partnerships can be a brilliant way to grow a business quickly, share costs, and bring complementary skills to the table. But when one partner wants out (or needs to be removed), things...

29 September 2026
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Unit Holders Agreement in the UK: What It Is and How to Set One Up

Unit Holders Agreement in the UK: What It Is and How to Set One Up

A unit holders agreement can be crucial where multiple parties hold units in a trust and need clear rules on governance, transfers, distributions and

29 September 2026
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Who Can Witness a Deed in the UK? Legal Requirements for Businesses

Who Can Witness a Deed in the UK? Legal Requirements for Businesses

If you run a small business, you’ll eventually come across documents that need to be signed “as a deed”. This often happens when you’re entering a bigger commitment (like a lease), giving...

29 September 2026
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Corporate Finance Solicitors: What SMEs And Startups Should Know Before Raising Capital

Corporate Finance Solicitors: What SMEs And Startups Should Know Before Raising Capital

Raising capital can be one of the most exciting milestones in your business journey. It can also be one of the easiest places to make expensive mistakes. If you’re a UK startup...

29 September 2026
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How to Start a Not-for-profit Organisation in the UK

How to Start a Not-for-profit Organisation in the UK

Learn how to start a not-for-profit organisation in the UK, including choosing the right structure, registration, privacy, contracts and key legal

29 September 2026
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Hiring Part-time Employees: Contracts, Pay and Employer Obligations

Hiring Part-time Employees: Contracts, Pay and Employer Obligations

Hiring part-time employees can save costs and add flexibility, but UK employers still need the right contracts, lawful pay arrangements and fair

29 September 2026
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Trade Mark Checks for UK Wholesale Distributors

Trade Mark Checks for UK Wholesale Distributors

A practical guide to trade mark checks for UK wholesale distributors, including what to review before signing with suppliers, importing goods, relabelling

29 September 2026
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Repudiation Of Contract: Business Legal Options In The UK

Repudiation Of Contract: Business Legal Options In The UK

If you run a small business, contracts are part of daily life. You sign up suppliers, onboard clients, hire contractors, and agree delivery timelines and payment terms. Most of the time, everyone...

29 September 2026
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API Terms for UK Membership Platforms

API Terms for UK Membership Platforms

Using an API in a UK membership platform can create hidden legal risk around licences, data rights, privacy, service suspension and member promises. This

29 September 2026
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Refund and Cancellation Terms for Meal Prep Businesses in the UK

Refund and Cancellation Terms for Meal Prep Businesses in the UK

Meal prep businesses need refund and cancellation terms that reflect perishable food, subscriptions and delivery risk. This guide explains what UK

29 September 2026
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How Turnover Rent Works in UK Commercial Leases

How Turnover Rent Works in UK Commercial Leases

If you’re taking a new commercial space (or renewing a lease), rent is usually the biggest ongoing cost you’ll commit to. But instead of agreeing a fixed rent, some landlords will offer...

29 September 2026
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Subcontractor Agreements for UK Food Wholesalers

Subcontractor Agreements for UK Food Wholesalers

Using subcontractors for storage, transport, packing or labelling can help UK food wholesalers scale, but the wrong contract can leave you exposed to

29 September 2026
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Supplier Agreement Terms for UK Franchise Networks

Supplier Agreement Terms for UK Franchise Networks

Supplier agreements in franchise networks need to do more than secure stock. This guide explains the key contract terms UK franchisors and SMEs should

29 September 2026
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When UK eCommerce Businesses Need Confidentiality Clauses

When UK eCommerce Businesses Need Confidentiality Clauses

Confidentiality clauses can be critical for UK ecommerce businesses when sharing customer data, supplier pricing, product plans or commercial strategy

29 September 2026
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UK Advertising Rules for Mobile App Companies

UK Advertising Rules for Mobile App Companies

Mobile app businesses in the UK need to get advertising, subscriptions, influencer marketing and privacy messaging right. This guide explains the main

29 September 2026
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Hiring Staff for a Cleaning Company in the UK: Employer Legal Issues

Hiring Staff for a Cleaning Company in the UK: Employer Legal Issues

Hiring staff for a cleaning company in the UK raises more than basic payroll questions. From worker status and written contracts to minimum wage, travel

29 September 2026
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How To Sell Your Company In The UK: A Legal Checklist

How To Sell Your Company In The UK: A Legal Checklist

Selling your business can be exciting, stressful, and (if you’ve never done it before) a bit of a black box. When you search for how to sell a company , you’ll find...

28 September 2026
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Licensing Agreements for UK Homeware Brands

Licensing Agreements for UK Homeware Brands

Licensing deals can help UK homeware brands expand, but vague terms around IP, exclusivity, quality control and royalties often create costly disputes

28 September 2026
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Exclusivity Clauses in UK Contracts for Payment Platforms

Exclusivity Clauses in UK Contracts for Payment Platforms

Exclusivity clauses in payment platform contracts can lock UK businesses into one provider, limit flexibility, and create hidden costs. This guide

28 September 2026
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UK Agreement Template: What To Include And When To Get Legal Help

UK Agreement Template: What To Include And When To Get Legal Help

If you’re running a small business, you’re probably signing (or being asked to sign) agreements all the time - with customers, suppliers, contractors, collaborators, and sometimes even investors. So it makes sense...

28 September 2026
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IP Ownership in UK AI Consultancies

IP Ownership in UK AI Consultancies

Who owns prompts, AI outputs and workflows in a UK AI consultancy? This guide explains how to separate client materials, consultancy IP and project

28 September 2026
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IP Ownership for UK Commercial Fit-out Contractors

IP Ownership for UK Commercial Fit-out Contractors

IP ownership in UK commercial fit-out projects can be tricky, especially when drawings, design packages and consultant input all overlap. This guide

28 September 2026
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Cleaning Company Contracts: What To Include And Common Mistakes To Avoid

Cleaning Company Contracts: What To Include And Common Mistakes To Avoid

Running a cleaning business can be a great way to build reliable, recurring revenue - whether you’re servicing offices, retail sites, Airbnb properties, schools, or domestic homes. But the reality is this:...

28 September 2026
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