Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Share Subdivision in the UK: Uses and Legal Steps
If you run a limited company, you’ll eventually bump into questions about your share structure. Maybe you’re bringing on a co-founder, planning for investment, or simply trying to make your cap table...
8 April 2026
Starting And Running An Online Franchise Business: UK Legal Considerations
Running a franchise online business can be a brilliant way to build a scalable venture with an established brand, proven systems, and (often) built-in customer demand. But the legal side can feel...
8 April 2026
What Happens When a Shareholder Dies in a UK Company?
If you run a UK limited company with co-founders, friends, or family members as shareholders, it’s worth asking an uncomfortable (but very practical) question: what happens if one of you dies? A...
8 April 2026
Doctrine Of Mistake In UK Contract Law: When Contracts Are Void
Most small business owners don’t set out to sign “bad” contracts. Usually, you’re moving fast - onboarding a new supplier, closing a deal with a customer, agreeing terms with a landlord, or...
7 April 2026
Shareholder Rights in UK Private Limited Companies: What You Can and Can’t Do
If you run a UK private limited company, it’s easy to assume “shareholders own the company, so they can decide everything”. In practice, shareholder rights in the UK are real (and powerful),...
7 April 2026
Types Of Business Partners In The UK: Liability, Profits And Decision-Making
Bringing in a business partner can be one of the fastest ways to grow a small business. You can split the workload, pool cash, share contacts, and move quicker than you could...
7 April 2026
Are Text Messages Legally Binding in the UK? When Texts Form Contracts
You’re negotiating with a customer, a supplier, or a freelancer, and the deal is moving fast. Someone sends: “Sounds good. We’ll do it for £3,500. Start Monday?” You reply: “Agreed. Please go...
7 April 2026
Trade Secrets: UK Examples And How To Protect Yours
If you run a small business, some of your most valuable “assets” won’t show up on your balance sheet. They’re the things you’ve learned the hard way: how you price, how you...
7 April 2026
Managing Management Staff: UK Legal Obligations And Best Practices
Bringing in (or promoting) management staff is a big milestone for any small business. Done well, it can take pressure off you, improve consistency, and help you scale. But there’s a catch:...
7 April 2026
What Is a Joint Venture in Business? UK Joint Venture Guide
If you’ve found a potential collaborator who has the skills, assets, or market access you don’t - a joint venture can be a smart way to grow faster without taking on everything...
7 April 2026
KPI Bonus Schemes in UK Employment Contracts: Structuring Incentives
If you’re running a small business, a KPI bonus can feel like the perfect win-win: your team has a clear target, and you only pay extra when the business performs. But bonus...
7 April 2026
Contract-Free Agreements: What Businesses Should Know Before Going “No Contract”
It’s tempting to go contract-free when you’re running a small business. Maybe you’re moving quickly, the job seems straightforward, you’ve worked with the customer before, or it just feels awkward to “bring...
7 April 2026Joint Venture Contracts: Key Terms, Risks And Drafting Tips
If you’ve found a business partner who has the skills, contacts, technology, or capital you’re missing, a joint venture can be a smart way to grow faster (without giving up full control...
7 April 2026Copyright Template: Protect Your Business Content Legally In the UK
If you run a small business, chances are you’re creating valuable content every week without even realising it. Your website copy, product descriptions, brochures, proposal decks, training manuals, social posts, photos, videos,...
6 April 2026
Small Business Exit Strategy Legal Checklist for UK Founders and SMEs
Most small business owners don’t start a company thinking about how they’ll leave it. But having a clear small business exit strategy is one of the smartest things you can do as...
6 April 2026Warranties In Commercial Contracts: Key UK Contract Law Basics
If you sell products, supply services, build software, manufacture goods, or buy from suppliers, warranties will come up sooner than you think. And when they do, the “small print” can suddenly become...
6 April 2026
IP Agreements: Key Clauses And Why Your Business Needs One
If your business creates anything valuable - a brand name, a logo, code, designs, content, product formulas, training materials, databases, or even a distinctive process - you’ve got intellectual property (IP). The...
6 April 2026
What Is A Deed In UK Business Law?
If you’re running a startup or SME, you’ll probably sign plenty of contracts. Most of the time, a standard written agreement does the job. But there are certain situations where a normal...
6 April 2026Types Of Commercial Leases In The UK: Choosing The Right Lease
If you’re about to sign for your first shop, office, studio, warehouse, clinic room, or hospitality space, you’re probably feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. That’s normal - a commercial lease...
6 April 2026Governing Law And Jurisdiction Clauses In UK Contracts: How To Choose
When you’re running a small business, contracts are meant to make life easier - not create a legal headache if something goes wrong. One of the most overlooked parts of a contract...
6 April 2026
Shareholders’ Agreement Template: Key Clauses And How To Customise It
If you’re running a UK limited company with more than one shareholder (or you’re about to bring in a co-founder, investor, friend, or family member), it’s only a matter of time before...
6 April 2026
Intellectual Property Risks For UK Startups And SMEs: How To Protect Your Business
When you’re building a startup or growing an SME, your “value” often isn’t just your stock, your equipment, or even your cashflow. It’s the things you can’t physically touch: your brand name,...
6 April 2026
ASA Agreements: What Startups And SMEs Need To Know In The UK
If you’re raising money for your startup or scaling SME, you’ll quickly realise that “getting investment in” is only half the job. The other half is making sure the deal is structured...
6 April 2026
Venture Capital Funding: Internal vs External Options for UK Startups
If you’re building a startup, money is rarely the only problem you’re solving - but it’s usually the one that determines how fast you can move. At some point, you’ll likely face...
6 April 2026
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