Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
B2B Contracts: Key Clauses, Risks And Legal Essentials In The UK
If you run a small business, chances are you’re doing B2B business every week - signing up new suppliers, onboarding service providers, working with distributors, or taking on commercial clients. And while...
6 April 2026
How To Transfer Trade And Assets Between Group Companies In the UK
If you run a group of companies (or you’re building one), there often comes a point where you need to move part of the business from one company to another. Maybe you’re...
5 April 2026
How To Get A Franchise In The UK: Legal Checklist
Buying a franchise can be a smart way to grow a small business without starting entirely from scratch. You’re stepping into a proven brand, tested systems, supplier relationships, and (often) established customer...
5 April 2026
How To Find A Cheap Lawyer Without Compromising On Quality
If you’re running a small business or building a startup, legal costs can feel like one more line item you can’t justify yet. At the same time, you already know what happens...
5 April 2026
What Are Investors? Types, Rights And Key Legal Documents
If you’re growing a business, chances are you’ll hit a point where you need more than grit and good cashflow to reach the next stage. That’s where funding comes in - and...
5 April 2026
Promissory Note Template (UK): Example And Key Clauses To Include
If you’re lending money to another business (or borrowing money to keep cash flow moving), it’s easy to want something quick in writing to confirm what’s been agreed. That’s where a promissory...
5 April 2026
What Happens When a Partner Leaves a UK Partnership? Legal Steps
If you run a small business as a partnership, a partner leaving can feel like the ground shifting under your feet. Sometimes it’s planned (retirement, relocation, a new opportunity). Other times it’s...
5 April 2026
Can You Extend a Probation Period in the UK? Rules and Risks for Employers
Probation periods can be a really useful way to bring someone into your business while you both work out whether the role is the right fit. But in real life, performance and...
5 April 2026
Restocking Fees In The UK: What Businesses Can And Can’t Charge Under Consumer Law
If you sell products in the UK (especially online), you’ve probably dealt with returns that cost you real money - payment processing fees, admin time, re-packaging, damaged boxes, and sometimes stock you...
5 April 2026
No Refund Policies: What UK Businesses Can (And Can’t) Enforce Under Consumer Law
If you run a small business, refunds can be one of the quickest ways to lose time, money, and customer goodwill - especially when you feel the customer is being unreasonable. So...
5 April 2026
Service Level Agreement Between Two Companies: What to Include and How to Draft One
If you’re a small business that relies on another company to deliver something important (IT support, logistics, SaaS hosting, customer service, manufacturing, marketing - you name it), you’ll know how quickly things...
5 April 2026
Appendix vs Addendum: Differences in UK Business Contracts
If you’ve ever been mid-way through finalising a contract and someone says, “Let’s just put it in the appendix” (or “we’ll add it as an addendum”), it can feel like they’re using...
5 April 2026
UK Probation Period Rules for Employers
Hiring someone new is exciting - but it can also feel like a big risk, especially when you’re running a small business and every hire has a real impact on your time,...
4 April 2026
UK Directors’ Conflicts of Interest: What You Must Disclose and Manage
If you run a small company, it’s completely normal to wear multiple hats. You might be a director, a shareholder, a supplier, and the person who “knows a guy” for everything from...
4 April 2026
Assignment vs Transfer of a Commercial Lease: What’s the Difference?
If you’re running a small business, your premises can be one of your biggest ongoing commitments. So when your business needs change (maybe you’re moving location, scaling down, or selling the business),...
4 April 2026
Opt Out Agreements In The UK: When You Need One & Key Terms
If you run a small business, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the phrase “opt out agreement” when hiring staff, scaling up hours during busy periods, or tightening up your HR...
4 April 2026
How To Protect Commercially Confidential Information In Contracts
If you run a small business, chances are you’re sharing sensitive information more often than you realise. It might be a pricing model sent to a supplier, a customer list shared with...
4 April 2026
Free Legal Documents UK Small Businesses Can Use (And What to Avoid)
If you’re running a small business, it’s completely normal to look for free legal documents before you spend money on a lawyer. When you’re watching cashflow, “free” can feel like the sensible...
4 April 2026Free Business Partnership Agreement Template (UK): Key Clauses & Common Pitfalls
If you’re going into business with someone else, it’s easy to assume you’re “on the same page” because you trust each other (especially if it’s a friend, spouse, or long-time colleague). But...
4 April 2026What Happens If A Shareholder Dies Without A Will In The UK?
If you run a small company, you’ve probably thought about “what if” scenarios like losing a key client, a co-founder leaving, or funding drying up. But one scenario that can quietly cause...
4 April 2026Title Deed vs Agreement: Key Differences for UK Businesses
If you run a small business, it’s only a matter of time before someone asks you to “sign an agreement” or “sign a deed”. At first glance, they can look pretty similar:...
4 April 2026
Business Agreement Template: What To Include And When To Use It
If you’re running a small business, it’s only a matter of time before someone asks you to “just send over an agreement”. Maybe it’s a new client. A supplier. A freelancer you...
4 April 2026Force Majeure Clause Example (UK): What To Include And When It Applies
If you run a small business, you’ve probably signed (or sent) contracts that assume everything will go to plan: suppliers deliver on time, venues stay open, staff can travel, and customers pay...
4 April 2026Joint Venture Agreements In The UK: Key Terms And Common Pitfalls
Teaming up with another business can be a smart way to grow faster, enter a new market, or bring a new product to life without doing everything alone. But if you’re searching...
3 April 2026
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