Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Do I Need A Solicitor To Register A Company?
You can often register a company yourself, but the share structure, articles and founder documents may need more care. Here's when legal help makes sense.
6 November 2026
IT Lawyers For Software Contracts: When To Get Help
Signing a software, SaaS or development contract can feel exciting and risky at the same time. Here's when specialist review helps and which clauses to check first.
6 November 2026
Can I Use A Contract Template Without A Lawyer?
Found a contract template and wondering if you can use it as-is? Here is how to spot the clauses that need tailoring before you rely on it for your business.
6 November 2026
Employee Resigned Without Notice: Employer Next Steps
When an employee walks out without notice, the next steps matter. Here's how to confirm the resignation, handle final pay, protect your business and avoid risky deductions.
6 November 2026
Can You Ban Refunds For Digital Products?
Selling downloads, templates or online courses? Here is how UK refund rules work and how to write no-refund terms without overriding consumer rights.
6 November 2026
Freelancer IP Clauses For Marketing Agencies
Using freelancers in your agency? Make sure the rights you promise clients are actually secured from the people creating the work.
6 November 2026
Logo Licence Agreements: What To Include
Using a partner, sponsor or supplier logo in your marketing? A short logo licence agreement can keep the scope, approvals and brand rules clear from the start.
1 November 2026
What Is A Managed Services Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're outsourcing IT, cybersecurity, cloud management, or ongoing support to a third party, you'll almost always hear the words "managed services agreement" fairly early on. And that makes sense - managed...
1 November 2026
What Is A Boilerplate Clause? (2026 Updated)
If you've ever skimmed to the back of a contract and seen a bunch of "standard" clauses that look the same across different deals, you've probably seen boilerplate clauses in action. They...
1 November 2026
How To Avoid CV Fraud (2026 Updated)
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1 November 2026
What Is Share Vesting And What Kind Of Contract Do You Need? (2026 Updated)
If you're building a startup, bringing on a co-founder, or hiring key people early, you'll probably hear the word "vesting" sooner rather than later. Share vesting is one of those concepts that...
1 November 2026
What Documents Do You Need For Your Accounting Business? (2026 Updated)
Starting an accounting business is exciting - you get to build a client base, set your own workflow, and create a business that can scale in a really sustainable way. But before...
1 November 2026
Do I Need Terms of Use For My Website? (2026 Updated)
If you're building (or updating) a website in 2026, it's tempting to focus on the fun stuff first - design, product pages, SEO, and launching. But your website is also a legal...
1 November 2026
What Is A Referral Agreement And When Do You Need One? (2026 Updated)
If your business grows through word-of-mouth, partners, consultants, agencies or "people who know people", you're already dealing with referrals - even if you've never called them that. The tricky part is that...
31 October 2026
What Is A Copyright Licence Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, you're probably creating (or paying for) content all the time - websites, logos, product photos, videos, music, software, training materials, blog posts, social media graphics? the list...
31 October 2026
Why It's Important To Have A Manufacturers Agreement (2026 Updated)
If you're creating a physical product, finding a manufacturer can feel like a huge "we're finally real" moment. But once you start discussing samples, minimum order quantities (MOQs), timelines and pricing, there's...
31 October 2026
Freight Forwarding Agreements And The Import and Export of Goods (2026 Updated)
If you're importing or exporting goods in 2026, there's a good chance you're relying on a freight forwarder to make the whole process actually work - booking space, coordinating carriers, managing documents,...
31 October 2026
3 Things To Consider If You Want To Make Money From Social Media (2026 Updated)
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31 October 2026Legal Due Diligence Process for UK Business Transactions
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31 October 2026
What Is A Publishing Agreement? (2026 Updated)
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31 October 2026
Managing An Airbnb Property? Here's How To Keep Yourself Protected (2026 Updated)
Managing an Airbnb (or any short-term let) can be a great way to build a flexible income stream - but it can also expose you to some very "real world" risks. Guests...
31 October 2026Shareholders Agreement For Married Business Partners
Running a company with your spouse can work beautifully, but it helps to plan for the hard moments. Here is how a shareholders agreement can protect your business.
31 October 2026
What To Do When A Customer Cancels A Verbal Order
A customer cancelled after a verbal order? Here is how to check whether you have a contract, gather evidence, work out losses and avoid the same problem next time.
30 October 2026
What Does Subject To Contract Mean?
Negotiating a lease, sale or supplier deal? Here's what subject to contract really means, when you can still walk away, and where the risks sit.
30 October 2026
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