Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Comfort Letters In The UK: Uses And Key Legal Risks
If you’re growing a business, raising finance, signing a new lease, or taking on a major contract, you might be asked to provide a comfort letter. It can sound harmless (even reassuring),...
19 April 2026
Collaboration Agreement Template (UK): What To Include For Partnerships
If you’re teaming up with another business to launch a product, run a campaign, co-host an event, or combine expertise on a client project, it’s easy to focus on the exciting part...
19 April 2026
What Is a BATNA? Negotiation Basics for Startups and Small Businesses
If you run a small business or you’re building a startup, you’re negotiating more often than you probably realise. You negotiate with suppliers on pricing and delivery. With customers on scope and...
19 April 2026
How To Start A Computer Repair Business: Contracts, Liability & GDPR
Starting a computer repair business can be a great move if you’re practical, tech-savvy, and enjoy solving problems that other people find stressful. But once you go from “fixing a mate’s laptop”...
19 April 2026
Legally Binding Contract Requirements In the UK: What You Need To Know
When you’re running a small business, you’re probably making agreements every day - with customers, suppliers, contractors, partners, and sometimes even friends-of-friends who “can help out quickly”. And most of the time,...
19 April 2026
Purchase of Business Agreement (UK): What to Include in a Smooth Acquisition
Buying an existing business can be an exciting shortcut to growth. Instead of building everything from scratch, you’re stepping into an operation with customers, suppliers, systems (and hopefully a steady cash flow)....
19 April 2026
Can Employees Withdraw a Resignation Notice in the UK?
Resignations can feel straightforward: an employee hands in notice, you acknowledge it, and you start planning the handover. But in real life, it’s rarely that neat. Sometimes an employee has a change...
19 April 2026
What Happens When a Company Is Dissolved in the UK?
If you’re running a small company, it’s easy to think dissolution is just a tidy admin step at the end of a journey. But when a company is dissolved, the legal consequences...
18 April 2026
Supply Of Services Agreement (UK): Key Clauses & Common Business Pitfalls
If your business provides services to customers (or you regularly hire other businesses to deliver services for you), having a supply of services agreement in place is one of those things you’ll...
18 April 2026Short-Term Business Finance in the UK: Options, Contracts and Legal Risks
When cash flow gets tight, it’s completely normal to start looking for a quick injection of funds. Maybe you’re waiting on a big client invoice, stocking up for a seasonal spike, replacing...
18 April 2026
ICO SCCs Explained: UK GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Transfers
If your business uses cloud software, overseas contractors, international suppliers, or even a customer support tool that stores data outside the UK, you’re probably making international data transfers (even if it doesn’t...
18 April 2026
UK Insolvency Order Of Priority: Who Gets Paid First?
If a customer, supplier, or partner business goes insolvent, one of the first questions you’ll ask is: will we get paid, and when? Unfortunately, the answer often depends less on how “fair”...
18 April 2026How To Protect Your Brand In the UK: Trademarks, Copyright And Key Steps
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “how do I protect my brand before someone else copies it?” you’re not alone. Your brand isn’t just your logo. It’s your business name, your visual...
18 April 2026
How To Start A Cleaning Company In The UK: Legal Steps And Compliance
Starting a cleaning business can be a smart move. The overheads can be relatively low, demand is steady across both domestic and commercial clients, and you can scale from a solo operator...
18 April 2026
Licence Agreement in the UK: When You Need One and Key Terms
If your business is letting someone use something you own (or you’re the one using something owned by someone else), you’re probably dealing with a licence arrangement - whether you realise it...
18 April 2026NDA Forms in the UK: What to Include and Mistakes to Avoid
If you’re running a small business, there’s a good chance you’ll need to share sensitive information at some point - with a freelancer, a potential investor, a supplier, a developer, or even...
18 April 2026UK Film Finance Companies: Roles and Essential Legal Documents
If you’re producing film or scripted content in the UK, there’s a good chance you’ll end up speaking to a film finance company (or at least people who operate like them). And...
18 April 2026Asset Purchase Agreement: Buying Or Selling Business Assets In The UK
Buying or selling a business isn’t always “all or nothing”. In the UK, many small business deals are done as an asset sale - where you’re purchasing (or selling) specific business assets...
18 April 2026
DBA Regulations in the UK: What “Doing Business As” Means for Names & Contracts
If you’ve come across the term “DBA” (short for “Doing Business As”), you’re probably trying to answer a very practical question: can I trade under a different name to my official business...
17 April 2026When Does A Signed Agreement Become Legally Binding In The UK?
If you run a small business, it’s normal to feel a little uneasy right before you sign an agreement - especially when money, timelines, or long-term commitments are involved. A question we...
17 April 2026
How Businesses Can Surrender a Commercial Lease in the UK
If your business premises no longer make sense for your budget, your team, or your growth plans, you might be looking for a clean exit. That’s where surrendering a commercial lease often...
17 April 2026
Can Employers Refuse Holiday Requests In The UK? Legal Rules For Employers
When you’re running a small business, annual leave can feel like a juggling act. You want your team to rest and recharge (it’s genuinely good for productivity), but you also need the...
17 April 2026
Master Services Agreement (MSA) UK: When You Need One And Key Clauses
If you’re running a growing business, you’ll know the feeling: you finally land a great client or supplier relationship, the work expands over time, and suddenly you’re sending quotes, emails and add-on...
17 April 2026
How To Transfer Employees Between Companies in the UK: Legal Steps
If you’re restructuring your group, selling part of your business, buying a competitor, or simply planning an employee transfer from one company to another , it’s worth pausing before you “just move...
17 April 2026
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