Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Who Owns Freelancer IP in a UK Corporate Wellness Business?
Hiring freelancers for a UK corporate wellness business does not automatically mean your company owns the work they create. This guide explains who
27 April 2026
Termination Clauses for Contracts Used by UK Training Providers
A termination clause in a UK training provider contract should do more than say either party can end the agreement. This guide explains the legal and
27 April 2026
Indemnity Clauses for UK Travel Agencies
An indemnity clause can expose a UK travel agency to losses far beyond the value of a booking. This guide explains what these clauses mean, the legal
27 April 2026
Contract Review Issues for UK Cybersecurity Companies
Cybersecurity contracts can expose UK businesses to broad warranties, heavy indemnities and unrealistic incident obligations. This guide explains the main
27 April 2026Key Contract Risks for UK Coworking Spaces
Coworking agreements can look flexible, but the legal risk often sits in hidden fees, weak exit rights, service failures and one-sided liability clauses
27 April 2026
Key Contract Risks for Bike Shops in the UK
Bike shops often sign supplier, repair, rental and lease contracts without spotting the clauses that create real risk. This guide covers the main contract
27 April 2026
Indemnity Clauses in UK Food Supply Contracts
Indemnity clauses in UK food supply and manufacturing contracts can decide who pays for recalls, contamination, labelling errors and third party claims
27 April 2026
Staff Policies for Cosmetics Brands in the UK
Staff policies can save UK cosmetics brands from inconsistent management, hygiene issues and worker status problems. This guide explains what to include
27 April 2026
Confidentiality Clauses for UK Health App Businesses
Confidentiality clauses for UK health app businesses need more than generic NDA wording. This guide explains what to check before you sign, including
27 April 2026Contract Review Checklist for UK Skincare Brands
A practical contract review checklist for UK skincare brands, covering manufacturing terms, formula ownership, compliance, liability, exclusivity and exit
27 April 2026
Indemnity Clauses for UK Supplement Brands
An indemnity clause can expose a UK supplement brand to far more risk than founders expect. This guide explains what these clauses usually cover, what to
27 April 2026
Refunding Delivery Charges: What UK Law Requires For Businesses
If you sell products online (or take orders over the phone), delivery is rarely an “optional extra” - it’s part of how you fulfil the contract. But when an order is cancelled,...
27 April 2026
NDA Updates 2026: What UK Businesses Need To Know
If you feel like you’ve been seeing more non-disclosure agreement news lately, you’re not imagining it. In 2026, NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) are still one of the simplest ways to protect a small...
27 April 2026
How To Terminate A Contract Early In The UK
Most small businesses don’t plan to end relationships early. You sign a contract, you expect the work to get done, the invoices to get paid, and everyone to move on happily. But...
27 April 2026
Future Fund Convertible Loan Agreements for UK Startups
If you ran a UK startup during the pandemic, there’s a good chance you came across the UK Government’s “Future Fund” scheme and the idea of using a convertible loan note. Convertible...
27 April 2026
How To Extend An Agreement For Reduced Hours, Services Or Fees (UK)
If your business is going through a quieter patch (or you’re simply reshaping how you deliver work), it’s completely normal to want to reduce hours, scale back services, or adjust fees with...
27 April 2026
Kitchen Supplier Goes Bust: Protect Contracts, Deposits And Deadlines
Few things throw a project off course faster than finding out your kitchen supplier has gone bust halfway through a fit-out. If you run a construction business, property development company, hospitality venue,...
27 April 2026What Happens To A Business When The Owner Dies In The UK?
If you run a small business, it’s natural to focus on growth, customers, funding, and keeping the day-to-day moving. But there’s one uncomfortable “what if” that can quickly turn into a very...
27 April 2026Franchise Partnership Agreements: Key Terms, Risks and Structure
Running a franchise can be a great way to grow faster than you could on your own - but it can also get messy quickly if you’re trying to do it with...
27 April 2026
UK Crypto Regulation: What Businesses And Startups Need To Know (2023)
If you’re building anything in crypto (or even just accepting crypto as payment), you’ve probably felt the ground shift under your feet in the last few years. That’s because the UK has...
26 April 2026
Commercial Units for Rent: UK Legal Checks Before You Sign
Commercial units can raise very different lease, use and fit-out issues depending on the premises. This guide covers the main UK legal checks to work through before you sign.
25 April 2026
How To Start A Fragrance Business In The UK: Legal Essentials
Starting a fragrance business can feel like the perfect mix of creativity and commercial opportunity. You get to build a brand, craft a product customers genuinely connect with, and (if you get...
25 April 2026Exit Strategy: Legal Steps For A Business Sale, Merger Or Closure In The UK
Most small business owners spend years thinking about how to build the business - finding customers, hiring the right people, improving margins, and getting your operations running smoothly. But when it comes...
25 April 2026Deed of Variation for a Commercial Lease: Costs and Key UK Considerations
If you’re running a small business from leased premises, chances are your commercial lease will need to change at some point. Maybe you’re renegotiating rent, tweaking your repairing obligations, updating a break...
24 April 2026
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