Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Second Lien Loans For UK SMEs: What To Know Before Borrowing
If you’re growing a business, cash flow can feel like it’s always one step behind your ambition. Maybe you’re scaling operations, hiring, buying stock, funding R&D, or bridging a gap to profitability....
13 April 2026
Can You Be a Sole Trader and an Employee at the Same Time in the UK?
If you run (or are thinking about starting) a side business while also being on someone’s payroll, it’s completely normal to ask whether you can be a sole trader and an employee...
13 April 2026
Order Form Agreements: Key Clauses and Common Legal Risks
If you sell products or services to customers (especially B2B), there’s a good chance you’ve used an order form already - even if you didn’t call it that. It might be a...
13 April 2026
What Is a Business Trust? UK Legal Basics
If you’re building a business in the UK, you’ve probably been told (more than once) to “choose the right structure” early on. Usually that means picking between a limited company, a partnership,...
13 April 2026
Direct Losses in Contracts: Meaning and Liability Limits
If you’re running a small business, you already know that one awkward supplier dispute or one failed delivery can turn into a cashflow headache fast. That’s exactly why clauses dealing with direct...
13 April 2026
Do You Need A Company Seal In The UK?
If you run a small business, you’ve probably seen a company document that ends with a neat little circular stamp impression and wondered if you’re missing something important. Company seals can look...
13 April 2026
Unfair Contract Terms In The UK: What They Mean And How To Avoid Them
If you run a small business, your contracts are meant to protect you. But if your terms go too far, the law may treat some of them as unfair - meaning they...
13 April 2026
Employer Not Responding To A Grievance? What UK Businesses Should Do Next
When you’re running a small business, a grievance can feel like it lands on your desk at the worst possible time. You might be juggling customers, cashflow and a growing team -...
13 April 2026
Term Financing Explained: What Startups And SMEs Should Know Before A Term Loan
When you’re running a startup or SME, cashflow can feel like the main character in your business story. Maybe you’re trying to buy stock in bulk, hire key staff, fit out a...
13 April 2026
Commercial Property Rent Increases: What To Know Before Renewing A Lease
If you’re coming up to a lease renewal, a commercial property rent increase is often the first (and biggest) thing on your mind. That makes sense. Rent is usually one of your...
13 April 2026
Can A Shareholder Sell Shares To Anyone? UK Rules On Share Transfers
If you run a UK limited company, it’s normal to assume shares work a bit like property: if you own them, you can sell them to whoever you want. In practice, whether...
12 April 2026
Franchising In The UK: Key Pros And Cons
If you’re looking for a way to grow a small business without starting entirely from scratch, franchising can be a tempting option. On paper, it looks simple: you buy into an established...
12 April 2026How To Own A Franchise In The UK: Legal Steps, Contracts And Pitfalls
Owning a franchise can feel like the best of both worlds: you get to run your own business, but you’re not starting from scratch. There’s usually an established brand, a proven operating...
12 April 2026
Workplace Confidentiality: What UK Employers Must Include In Contracts And Policies
When you’re running a small business, information moves fast. A quote gets emailed, a customer list gets exported, a team member screenshots a Slack message, or someone takes a laptop home “just...
12 April 2026
Legal Risks of Buying a Papa John's Franchise in the UK
Buying a Papa John’s franchise in the UK can feel like a shortcut to launching a recognisable food business - proven products, established systems, and brand-level marketing that you’d struggle to build...
12 April 2026
Website Contracts: What To Include And Why It Matters
If your small business has a website, you’re almost certainly making agreements online every day - with customers, subscribers, users, suppliers, and sometimes advertisers or partners. That’s where website contracts come in....
12 April 2026
Director’s Interest-Free Loan To A Company: UK Legal Risks & Terms
Cashflow gaps happen in almost every small business - especially when you’re scaling, hiring, buying stock, or waiting on customers to pay. One of the quickest ways directors plug that gap is...
12 April 2026
Business Demerger Explained: How Demerging Works for UK SMEs and Startups
If your business has grown (or pivoted) faster than your original structure can handle, you’re not alone. A lot of UK SMEs and startups reach a point where one company is trying...
12 April 2026
Are Bank Holidays Mandatory In The UK? Employer Rules On Time Off And Pay
If you run a small business, bank holidays can feel like a minefield. Customers still expect service, staff may assume they’re “off”, and payroll questions start coming in fast. So let’s clear...
11 April 2026
Long-Term Contracts: Key Clauses UK SMEs Should Include to Reduce Risk
Long-term contracts can be a huge win for a small business. They can stabilise your cashflow, lock in key suppliers, and give you the confidence to hire staff or invest in equipment...
11 April 2026Sole Trader Legal Responsibilities And Risks In The UK
Running a business as a sole trader can feel like the simplest way to get started in the UK. There’s less admin than a limited company, you keep control, and you can...
11 April 2026Termination Clauses in UK Contracts: What Businesses Should Include and Avoid
If you run a small business, contracts are part of day-to-day life. You might be signing up customers, appointing suppliers, onboarding consultants, or locking in a long-term commercial lease. But here’s the...
11 April 2026
How To Value A Small Business In The UK
If you’re wondering how to value a small business in the UK, you’re not alone. Valuation comes up all the time for founders and SME owners - whether you’re selling the business,...
11 April 2026
Section 25 Notice: What It Means For Your Business Lease
If you run your business from leased premises, your lease renewal (or exit) can be one of the biggest “make or break” moments for your operations. One document that often kicks off...
11 April 2026
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