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Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Statutory Sick Pay for Zero-Hours Contracts in the UK: Employer Guide
Zero hours contracts can be a practical way to manage fluctuating demand, seasonal peaks, and last-minute rota changes - especially for small businesses. But when someone on a zero hours contract calls...
20 March 2026
Returning To The Office: UK Employer Legal Checklist
For many small businesses, returning to the office is about more than unlocking the door and switching the lights back on. It’s a legal and practical reset: you’re reintroducing workplace routines, managing...
20 March 2026
GDPR Sub-Processors: What UK Businesses Must Include in Contracts
If you use cloud tools, outsourced IT, payroll software, a marketing platform or even a customer support system, there’s a good chance your business data is being handled by more than just...
20 March 2026
Contract Bonds: What They Are, When You Need One, And Key Terms
If you’re taking on larger projects (especially in construction, engineering, IT, or public sector work), you might suddenly be asked for a “contract bond” before you can start. It can feel like...
20 March 2026
End of Commercial Lease Checklist: Key Legal Steps in the UK
When your commercial lease is coming to an end, it can feel like you’ve got a hundred moving parts to coordinate at once. You’re trying to keep trading (or wind down smoothly),...
20 March 2026
Running A Cleaning Business In The UK: Legal Requirements & Compliance Checklist
Running a cleaning business in the UK can be a brilliant way to build a steady, scalable service business - whether you’re offering domestic cleans, commercial contracts, end-of-tenancy work, or specialist services...
20 March 2026
Sole Trader Personal Liability In The UK: What You’re Liable For And How To Reduce Risk
Running a business as a sole trader can feel like the simplest way to get started. There’s less admin, fewer formalities, and you keep full control of the decisions and profits. But...
19 March 2026
Advantages Of Debt Financing For UK Startups And SMEs
When you’re building a startup or running a growing SME, cashflow can feel like a constant balancing act. You might need funding to hire your first team members, buy stock, invest in...
19 March 2026
What Is an Agreement? Practical Guide for UK Businesses
If you run a small business, you probably make agreements every week - with customers, suppliers, freelancers, landlords, or even business partners. Sometimes it’s as simple as “Yep, let’s do it” over...
19 March 2026
Auto Enrolment Vs Salary Sacrifice: What UK Employers Need To Know
If you employ staff in the UK, you’ll almost certainly have come across auto enrolment pension duties. Then, not long after, someone (a payroll provider, an accountant, or a particularly switched-on employee)...
19 March 2026
Master Services Agreement (MSA): What It Is And When You Need One
If you’re doing repeat work for the same client (or hiring the same supplier again and again), you’ll eventually run into the same problem: every new project seems to trigger the same...
19 March 2026
Subcontractor Agreement Template (UK): What To Include And How To Use It
If you’re hiring subcontractors to help you deliver projects (whether you’re in construction, IT, marketing, events, or professional services), it’s tempting to grab a quick subcontractor agreement template, fill in a few...
19 March 2026
IR35 Implications For UK Startups And SMEs Hiring Contractors
Hiring contractors can be a smart way to grow your team quickly, keep overheads lean, and bring in specialist skills without committing to permanent headcount. But if you’re a startup or SME,...
19 March 2026
UK Franchise Legal Advice: Steps Before You Buy Or Sell A Franchise
Franchising can be a smart way to grow faster (or to buy into a business model that’s already proven). But the legal side matters just as much as the brand and the...
19 March 2026When Your Business Needs a Contract Lawyer in the UK (and How to Choose)
When you’re running a small business, contracts can feel like “admin” - until something goes wrong. A customer doesn’t pay. A supplier delivers late. A freelancer claims they own the work. A...
19 March 2026
Peripatetic Workers: UK Guidance On Contracts, Pay And Compliance
If you employ people who spend their working day travelling between different sites (rather than reporting to one fixed workplace), you’ve probably come across the phrase “peripatetic worker” - and you may...
19 March 2026Intellectual Property Agreements: Key Clauses for UK Startups and SMEs
If you’re building a UK startup or growing an SME, your intellectual property (IP) is often one of the most valuable things you own - even if it doesn’t look like much...
19 March 2026Limit of Liability Clauses in UK Contracts: Meaning and Drafting Tips
If you’re running a small business, you’re probably signing contracts more often than you realise - with customers, suppliers, consultants, tech providers, and sometimes even collaborators. And when something goes wrong (late...
19 March 2026
Pros And Cons Of Franchising In The UK: What You Need To Know
Franchising can feel like a shortcut to growth (or a safer way to start) - you’re buying into a proven model, brand recognition, and established systems rather than building everything from scratch....
19 March 2026What Is a Business Franchise? Franchising and Franchise Agreements Explained
If you’re growing a small business (or looking for a proven model to buy into), franchising can look like the best of both worlds: faster growth, a recognisable brand, and a clear...
18 March 2026
Key Clauses Every Business Should Know In UK Lease Contracts
Signing a new premises deal can feel like a huge milestone. You’ve found the right location, you can picture customers walking through the door, and you’re ready to invest in fit-out, signage...
18 March 2026Staff Handbook Contents UK Employers Should Include (And Why It Matters)
When you’re running a small business, it’s easy to think of a staff handbook as “nice to have” paperwork you’ll get to later. But in practice, getting the contents of your staff...
18 March 2026“Bring Into Disrepute” Clauses in UK Employment Contracts: Key Rules
When you’re running a small business, your reputation is one of your most valuable assets. A single social media post, a public argument in uniform, or an employee using your name in...
18 March 2026Simple Confidentiality Agreement (NDA) Template (Word): UK Guide To Use It
If you’re running a small business, you’ll almost certainly share valuable information with someone outside your core team at some point. Maybe it’s a supplier quoting on a new product line, a...
18 March 2026
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