Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Becoming A Franchisee In The UK: Legal Checklist
Becoming a franchisee can be a smart way to get into business with a proven concept, established branding, and (often) a ready-made customer base. But it’s still your business on the ground....
5 March 2026
How Long Is a Probation Period in the UK?
Hiring your first (or next) team member is exciting - and a little daunting. You want to move quickly, but you also want to protect your business if the role isn’t the...
5 March 2026
Contract Risk: How UK SMEs Can Identify, Allocate And Reduce It
Contracts are meant to create certainty. But in real life, they can do the opposite - especially when you’re a growing UK business moving quickly, dealing with new customers, suppliers, contractors or...
5 March 2026Employee Share Option Scheme (ESOS) in the UK: A Startup Guide
If you’re building a startup or growing an SME, you’ve probably felt the squeeze: you want to hire and keep great people, but cash needs to stay in the business. That’s where...
5 March 2026
Share Sale vs Asset Sale: Key Legal Differences In the UK
If you’re selling your business (or buying one), one of the first big legal decisions you’ll run into is whether the deal should be structured as a share sale or an asset...
5 March 2026Short-Term vs Long-Term Loans: Legal Considerations for UK Businesses
If you’re weighing up a short-term loan vs long-term loan for your business, you’re probably focused on the numbers: interest rate, monthly repayments, and how quickly you can access cash. That’s a...
5 March 2026
Joint Venture (JV) in Business: Definition, Key Terms and Legal Considerations
If you’re exploring growth opportunities, it’s completely normal to come across the term “JV” and wonder what it means in practice - and whether it’s actually workable for a small business. A...
4 March 2026
What Is a Sub-Processor Under UK GDPR?
If you’re a small business, chances are you rely on other companies to help you run day-to-day operations – things like cloud storage, email marketing, payroll, customer support tools, online bookings, or...
4 March 2026
Data Transfer Agreements: When You Need One And What To Include
If you run a small business, chances are you’re moving data around more than you realise. Maybe your team uses cloud storage, your marketing platform tracks customers, your accountant processes payroll, or...
4 March 2026
Contra Proferentem Rule: What It Means For Your Business Contracts
If you run a small business, you probably sign (or send out) contracts all the time - customer terms, supplier agreements, SaaS subscriptions, consultancy scopes, NDAs, you name it. Most of the...
4 March 2026
Product Liability In The UK: How To Reduce Legal Risk
If you sell physical products in the UK (online, in-store, or even as a side line to your services), product liability is one of those “you don’t think about it until you...
4 March 2026
Legal Requirements For Starting A Business In The UK: Step-By-Step Guide
Starting a business is exciting - but it can also feel like there’s a “legal maze” you’re supposed to navigate before you can properly get going. The good news is that the...
4 March 2026
Agency Agreements in the UK: What to Know Before You Sign
If you’re growing your business, chances are you’ll reach a point where you can’t do everything yourself. Maybe you want someone to sell your products, negotiate deals, source clients, or act as...
4 March 2026
Business Partner Agreement: What To Include In A UK Partnership Contract
Starting a business with a partner can be exciting. You’re combining skills, sharing the workload, and (hopefully) growing faster together than you could alone. But there’s a reality check most founders learn...
4 March 2026
UK Subcontractor Agreement Template: Key Clauses & Common Pitfalls
If you run a small business, subcontractors can be a huge part of how you deliver work (especially if you’re scaling up, handling seasonal demand, or working across multiple sites). But the...
4 March 2026
Open Market Rent Review Clauses in UK Commercial Leases
If you’re taking on a commercial lease (or renewing one), rent is rarely “set and forget”. Many leases include a rent review clause, and one of the most common types you’ll see...
4 March 2026
Pret Franchise Costs, Requirements & Legal Considerations In the UK
If you’ve searched for a pret franchise, you’re not alone. For lots of UK business owners, the idea is simple: you want a recognisable name, a proven product, and systems you can...
4 March 2026How Long Can an Unpaid Trial Shift Be in the UK?
Trial shifts can be a great way to see whether a candidate can actually do the job - especially when you’re hiring for hands-on roles in hospitality, retail, care, trades, or busy...
3 March 2026
Break Clauses in UK Commercial Contracts: Legal Traps
When you sign a commercial contract, you’re usually committing to a fixed term - 12 months, 24 months, 5 years, or sometimes even longer. That can be a good thing (certainty is...
3 March 2026Development Agreements: Key Clauses And Common Pitfalls
If you’re building software, launching a new product, or partnering with another business to bring an idea to life, a development agreement is often the contract that holds the whole project together....
3 March 2026UK Employees Working Abroad: Legal And HR Considerations For Employers
If you run a small business, you’ve probably had the “Can I work from abroad for a bit?” conversation at least once. Maybe a key team member wants to spend a month...
3 March 2026
When Do You Need An Independent Witness For Contracts And Signatures?
If you’re running a small business, there’s a good chance you’ve been told at some point that a document “needs to be witnessed”. Sometimes that’s true. Sometimes it’s not strictly required, but...
3 March 2026Consumer Contract Cancellation: UK Business Obligations And Consumer Rights
If you sell to consumers in the UK (whether online, in-store, or both), cancellations are part of running a healthy business. Most customers won’t cancel. But when they do, the way you...
3 March 2026
Legal Considerations Before Investing In a Franchise In the UK
A franchise investment can feel like the best of both worlds: you’re buying into an established brand and operating model, but you still get to run your own business. But “less risk...
3 March 2026
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