Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Misrepresentation in Contract Law: Types and Remedies
When you’re negotiating a deal, it’s normal to focus on the commercial basics: price, delivery, scope and how quickly you can get things signed. But if a contract is entered into because...
10 February 2026
Direct Debit Rules For UK Companies: How To Collect Payments Compliantly
If you’re running a growing business, getting paid on time matters. And when you’re dealing with recurring payments (memberships, retainers, subscription services, instalment plans), Direct Debit can be a smart way to...
10 February 2026
Non-Payment of Invoices in the UK: Legal Options for Businesses
Chasing an unpaid invoice is one of those small business headaches that can quickly snowball. You’ve delivered the work, your customer has had the benefit, and you’ve sent a clear invoice -...
10 February 2026
We crunched the numbers: the five contracts startups actually buy in their first year
Starting a business is exciting - but figuring out which legal documents you actually need can feel overwhelming. It’s not always obvious what’s essential now versus what can wait, and most startups...
10 February 2026
Restocking Fees In The UK: What Businesses Can And Can’t Charge Customers
If you sell physical products, you’ve probably faced the same frustrating cycle: a customer orders, the item ships, and then it comes straight back because they “changed their mind”. You’re left covering...
6 February 2026Copyright Protection For UK Businesses: Protect Your Work And Enforce Your Rights
If you run a small business, your content is often one of your biggest assets. That might be your website copy, product photography, training materials, app code, brochures, packaging designs, social media...
6 February 2026
How To Buy A Company In The UK: Legal Checklist For Small Businesses
Buying an existing company can be a smart shortcut to growth. Instead of building everything from scratch, you might acquire a trading brand, an established customer base, experienced staff, supplier relationships, and...
5 February 2026
Lease Assignment Explained: How It Works and What UK Businesses Should Check
If your business is moving premises, downsizing, restructuring, or selling part of the business, your lease can quickly become one of the biggest “what now?” issues. You might not want (or be...
5 February 2026
Types of Employment Contracts in the UK: What Employers Need to Know
Hiring your first team member (or even your fifth) is a big moment. It’s also the point where a lot of small businesses realise they’re missing something important: clarity. Having the right...
5 February 2026
Statement Of Work (SOW): Meaning, Key Clauses And Use In Contracts
If you’ve ever agreed to do some work for a client (or hired a supplier) and later realised you weren’t on the same page about what was included, you already understand why...
5 February 2026
All Reasonable Endeavours In UK Commercial Contracts: Meaning & Drafting
If you’re running a small business, there’s a good chance you’ve seen (or been asked to accept) an “all reasonable endeavours” obligation in a commercial contract. It often comes up when one...
5 February 2026
How To Start A Carpentry Business In The UK: Legal Essentials
Starting a carpentry business can be a brilliant move. Demand is steady, word-of-mouth can travel fast, and once you’ve built a reputation for quality and reliability, you can grow from solo jobs...
5 February 2026
Flexible Working Request Template: What UK Employers Must Include And How To Respond
Flexible working requests are now a “business as usual” part of running a team - whether you’ve got five employees or fifty. But even when your culture is supportive, the legal process...
5 February 2026
CSR Activities In The UK: Examples And Legal Considerations
“CSR” (corporate social responsibility) can sound like something only big corporations worry about. But in practice, CSR activities are often most powerful (and most authentic) when they’re run by small businesses and...
5 February 2026
Sole Trader Liability: What You’re Personally Responsible For And How To Reduce Risk
Running your business as a sole trader can feel like the simplest option - fewer admin tasks, fewer formalities, and you can get started quickly. But there’s a trade-off many small business...
5 February 2026
What “Terms and Conditions Apply” Really Means for UK Businesses
You’ve probably seen (and maybe used) the phrase “terms and conditions apply” on websites, invoices, quotes, booking pages, social media posts and promotional offers. It looks neat, it’s familiar, and it can...
5 February 2026
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Purpose, Key Clauses And When You Need One
If you’re running a small business, you’ll probably share sensitive information more often than you realise. It might be a quick chat with a freelancer about a new product idea, a supplier...
5 February 2026What Is a Term Sheet? Key Terms for UK Startups and SMEs
If you’re raising investment, bringing in a new shareholder, or agreeing funding terms with a lender, you’ll probably hear the phrase “term sheet” very early on. That’s because a term sheet is...
5 February 2026Commercial Bridge Loans: Key Legal Terms, Risks And Contracts In The UK
If you’re running a growing business, timing can be everything. You might have a property purchase lined up, a refinance in progress, or a major invoice due in 60–90 days - but...
5 February 2026How To Transfer Shares To Another Person In The UK
Transferring shares is one of those “it sounds simple until you’re actually doing it” tasks that comes up all the time for small companies. Maybe a co-founder is exiting, you’re bringing in...
4 February 2026
Business Lawyer vs Attorney: Key Differences for UK Businesses
If you’ve searched for a business law attorney and you’re running a UK business, you’re not alone. It’s a super common search term - especially if you’ve been reading US-based articles, watching...
4 February 2026What Is An Equity Investment? Raising Capital For Shares
If you’re running (or about to launch) a UK startup or SME, there’s a good chance you’ll hit a point where you need more capital to grow. You might want to hire...
4 February 2026What Is An Investor? Roles, Rights And Funding Options In The UK
If you’re building a UK small business and you’re thinking about raising money, you’ll quickly run into the question: what is an investor? In simple terms, an investor is a person or...
4 February 2026Corporate Governance Lawyers: What UK SMEs And Startups Should Look For
When you’re building a UK startup or SME, “corporate governance” can sound like something only listed companies and huge boards worry about. But in practice, governance is simply the system of rules,...
4 February 2026
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