Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Licence Agreement For Using A Manufacturer's Designs
Using someone else's product design? A clear licence agreement can help you manufacture, sell and scale without IP confusion later.
12 November 2026
ESG Policy Template: What To Include
Asked for an ESG policy by a client or tender? Here's what your SME should include, how to avoid overclaiming and how to keep it practical.
12 November 2026
Online Lawyer For Small Business: What Can Be Done Remotely?
Need legal help without an office meeting? Here's what an online lawyer can usually do remotely for your contracts, IP, employment documents and compliance.
12 November 2026
Client Agreements For Interior Design Studios
Starting a new interiors project? A clear client agreement helps you manage concepts, procurement, changes, delays, installation access and design ownership.
12 November 2026
Clinical Trial Agreement Checklist For Healthtech Startups
Partnering with a clinic, university or sponsor for a trial? Here's what your healthtech startup should check before signing a clinical study contract.
12 November 2026
Can An Employer Stop Staff Working For A Competitor?
Worried about a departing employee joining a competitor? Here is how to check your restrictions, protect client relationships and respond calmly.
12 November 2026
Escrow Agreement For Software Source Code: Do You Need One?
Negotiating a critical software deal? Here is when a source code escrow agreement helps, what trigger events should say and how to keep the deposit usable.
12 November 2026
Co-Production Agreement Checklist For Film Projects
Working with another producer on a film project? Here is a practical UK checklist for rights, contributions, revenue splits, credits and control.
11 November 2026
Consultancy Agreement Template For Fractional CFOs
A fractional CFO agreement should do more than set your fees. Here's how to cover scope, liability, regulated advice boundaries, confidentiality and data access.
11 November 2026
Can A Freelancer Work For A Competitor?
Worried about a freelancer working for a competitor? Here is how UK businesses can protect confidential information, client relationships and IP without overreaching.
11 November 2026
Direct Transfer Agreement Template: What To Include
Transferring business assets can feel simple until contracts, IP and liabilities get involved. Here's what to include in a direct transfer agreement.
11 November 2026
Minimum Holiday Allowance UK: Employer Payroll Checklist
Checking holiday entitlement and payroll for your team? Use this practical UK employer checklist to align contracts, policies, bank holidays and holiday pay.
11 November 2026
Gardening Business Contract Template: What To Include
Need client terms for your gardening or landscaping work? Here is what to include for scope, access, weather delays, materials, cancellations and payment.
11 November 2026
Do I Need Commercial Law Solicitors For Supplier Terms?
About to sign supplier terms? Here is when legal review is worth it, which clauses to check, and how to avoid hidden commitments in the contract.
11 November 2026
Website Terms For Online Course Marketplaces
Launching a course marketplace? Your terms need to cover learners, tutors, commission, refunds, content ownership and moderation from day one.
11 November 2026
Do I Need A Company Lawyer For A Founder Dispute?
Founder disagreements can move quickly. Here is what to check before escalating, from your shareholders agreement and filings to director duties and IP.
10 November 2026
Do I Need A Startup Lawyer Before Taking Investment?
Preparing for seed or angel investment? Here's what to check before issuing shares, from your cap table and investor documents to IP ownership and Companies House filings.
10 November 2026
AI SaaS Terms And Conditions: UK Checklist
Launching an AI SaaS tool? Your terms need to handle inputs, outputs, data use and liability clearly so customers know what they can rely on.
10 November 2026
Do HR Consultants Need A Data Processing Agreement?
If you handle employee records for clients, your GDPR terms need to be clear. Here is what HR consultants should include in a practical data processing agreement.
10 November 2026
Meal Kit Delivery Terms And Conditions
Selling meal kits online? Your customer terms need to cover subscriptions, chilled delivery, refunds, allergens and substitutions in a way customers can actually understand.
10 November 2026
Do I Need A Solicitor To Sell My Business?
Got a buyer interested in your business? Here is how asset sales and share sales differ, what documents you will need, and where legal help can protect the deal.
10 November 2026
How Much Does A Contract Lawyer Cost?
Need a contract drafted or reviewed but not sure what it should cost? Here is how pricing works, what affects the quote and how to keep legal costs under control.
10 November 2026
Contractor Agreement For Clinicians In Private Clinics
Hiring clinicians as contractors can work well for private clinics, but the agreement needs to cover clinical standards, records, insurance and status risk.
10 November 2026
Retail Lawyer Checklist Before Signing A Shop Lease
About to sign a shop lease? Here are the retail-specific legal checks to run first, from fit-out and signage to service charges, break clauses and permitted use.
10 November 2026
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