Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
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...
21 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
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 Properly
Initialling a document is simple, but doing it properly can help avoid costly version disputes. Here are the steps, examples and mistakes to watch for.
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
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