Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Assignment of Debt in the UK: When You Need It and How to Do It Properly
If your business is owed money, cash flow can start to feel like a constant juggling act. Sometimes the fastest way to turn an unpaid invoice into working capital (or to hand...
8 March 2026
Dispute Resolution Clauses in UK Contracts: What to Include and Why It Matters
If you run a small business, disputes are one of those “we’ll deal with it if it happens” issues - until they happen. A late-paying customer, a supplier who delivers the wrong...
8 March 2026
IR35 Risk: What UK SMEs Need To Know When Hiring Contractors
Hiring contractors can be a smart way to scale your business quickly, bring in specialist skills, and keep your fixed payroll costs under control. But if you’re a UK SME, there’s one...
8 March 2026
Payment Initiation Rules for UK Startups and SMEs
If you’re building (or scaling) a product that moves money, you’ve probably come across payment initiation. For UK startups and SMEs, it can be a brilliant way to improve checkout conversion, reduce...
8 March 2026
UK Website Terms And Conditions Template: What To Include
If you run a small business website, your “legal pages” can feel like something you’ll get to later - after you’ve built the site, launched your products, and figured out marketing. But...
8 March 2026
How To Sell A Small Business In The UK: Legal Steps & Common Pitfalls
Selling a business is one of those “big moments” that can feel exciting and slightly overwhelming at the same time. You’ve put time (and probably a lot of late nights) into building...
7 March 2026
Hiring Casual Employees in the UK: Contracts, Pay and Legal Status
Need an extra pair of hands for your busy season, a one-off event, or occasional shifts when orders spike? For many small businesses, employing someone on a casual basis can feel like...
7 March 2026
UK Articles Of Association: What They Are, Why They Matter, And Updates
If you run a UK company (or you’re about to set one up), your articles of association might not be the most exciting document on your to-do list. But they matter more...
7 March 2026
Business Proprietor Meaning: UK Legal Essentials
If you’re running (or about to launch) a business, you’ve probably seen the phrase business proprietor pop up on forms, bank applications, insurance documents, leases, and even client contracts. It sounds simple...
7 March 2026
How To Properly Execute A Deed For Your Business In The UK
If you run a small business, it’s only a matter of time before someone asks you to “sign this as a deed”. That might happen when you’re taking on investment, signing a...
7 March 2026
How To Get A Software Licence In the UK
If you’re building a startup, scaling a small business, or launching a new digital product, there’s a good chance you’ve Googled something like how to get a software licence at some point....
7 March 2026
Invitation To Treat In Contract Law: Meaning For Business Contracts
If you run a small business, you’re probably making “offers” all the time - quoting prices, advertising products, posting listings online, putting menus on your wall, or replying to enquiries by email....
7 March 2026
How IR35 Affects UK Startups Hiring Contractors
If you’re a startup founder hiring contractors to move fast (without taking on permanent headcount), you’re not alone. But as soon as you start paying individuals through their limited companies, the IR35...
7 March 2026Cafe Franchise Agreements: Key Legal Terms To Know Before You Sign
Signing up to a cafe franchise can feel like the “best of both worlds” - you get the energy and freedom of owning a business, but with a proven concept, established branding...
7 March 2026Moral Rights in Copyright: What UK Businesses Need to Know
If you run a small business, you’re probably creating (or commissioning) content all the time - logos, website copy, product photography, videos, social media posts, brochures, training materials and more. Most business...
7 March 2026
Retail Franchise Agreements: Key Terms and Legal Risks
Buying into a retail franchise can feel like the best of both worlds: you get a proven brand, established systems, and (often) supplier and marketing support, while still owning your own business....
6 March 2026Franchise Investments In The UK: Key Legal Considerations
Franchises can look like a “safer” way to grow a business: there’s a proven model, a recognised brand, and (usually) a playbook for operations and marketing. But franchise investments still involve real...
6 March 2026
Legal Considerations For Starting A Senior Care Franchise In The UK
Demand for high-quality care services is growing across the UK, and franchising can be an attractive way to enter the sector with an established brand, training and operating system already in place....
6 March 2026
Business Power of Attorney: What It Is, When You Need One and How to Set It Up
If you run a small business, a lot of things depend on you being available to approve decisions, sign documents and keep the wheels turning. But life happens. You might be travelling,...
6 March 2026
What Is a Service Level Agreement (SLA)?
If you’re providing services to customers (or relying on a supplier to deliver them), you’ve probably heard the phrase “SLA” thrown around in sales calls, tenders, or contract negotiations. An SLA can...
6 March 2026
Starting A Lawn Mowing Business In The UK: Legal Steps And Compliance
Starting a lawn mowing business can be a brilliant way to build a reliable, local customer base with relatively low set-up costs. Whether you’re offering regular domestic grass cutting, commercial grounds maintenance,...
6 March 2026
Shareholder Voting Rights in the UK: A Practical Guide
When you’re building a company, it’s easy to focus on the “big” stuff: revenue, product, hiring, fundraising. But shareholder voting is one of those foundations that quietly affects everything - who really...
6 March 2026
Limitation Clauses in Commercial Contracts: What UK SMEs Need to Know
If you’re running a small business, contracts are part of daily life - whether you’re selling services to clients, buying stock from suppliers, or working with partners on bigger projects. And if...
6 March 2026
Are 6-Month Non-Compete Clauses Enforceable in the UK?
If you’re hiring key people (or bringing on contractors) in a fast-moving startup or small business, you’ll probably worry about the same thing: “What happens if they leave and take our know-how,...
6 March 2026
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