Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
Novation Agreement Checklist For Changing Suppliers
Changing suppliers partway through a contract? A novation agreement can keep the handover clear, protect your business and avoid arguments about liability.
26 October 2026
Should You Use A Deed Of Accession For New Investors?
Bringing in a new investor? A deed of accession can make sure they are properly bound by your existing shareholders agreement before they receive shares.
25 October 2026
Audio Equipment Dry Hire Agreements
Dry hiring audio or AV kit comes with real risk once the equipment leaves your hands. Here's how the right hire terms can protect your business.
25 October 2026
Franchise Agreements For Mobile Coffee Vans
Thinking about franchising or buying a mobile coffee van? Here's what your agreement should cover, from territory and branding to food safety and fees.
25 October 2026
Student Brand Ambassador Agreements In The UK
Using student ambassadors can be a great growth channel. A clear agreement helps you manage commission, social posts, brand rules and campus activity from day one.
25 October 2026
Signing A Pop Up Shop Sublease In The UK
Taking a pop-up shop can be exciting, but the paperwork matters. Here are the lease, sublease and licence terms to check before you sign.
25 October 2026
Volunteer Agreements For Community Interest Companies
Using volunteers in your CIC can be a brilliant way to grow your community impact. Here's how a volunteer agreement can set expectations without creating employment-style obligations.
25 October 2026
Notice Periods In Rolling Service Contracts
Rolling service contracts can be handy, but missed notice windows can lock you in. Here's how UK businesses can end or draft them clearly.
25 October 2026
Termination For Convenience Vs For Cause In The UK
Comparing termination for convenience and termination for cause? Here's how each right affects notice, payment, handover and leverage in UK business contracts.
25 October 2026
Client Agreements For Garden Design Businesses
Preparing plans or coordinating landscapers? A clear garden design contract helps you protect your fees, your plans and your role before work begins.
25 October 2026
Supper Club Venue Hire Agreements In The UK
Running a supper club or pop-up dinner? Your venue hire agreement should cover the kitchen, alcohol, food safety, deposits, cancellations and insurance before tickets go on sale.
25 October 2026
Do You Need A Brand Ambassador Agreement In The UK?
Working with wellness ambassadors can be a great growth channel. A clear agreement helps you manage content, claims, payment, disclosure and usage rights from day one.
25 October 2026
Community Guidelines For Membership Platforms
Running a paid community? Clear guidelines help you set member rules, manage content, handle reports and suspend accounts fairly when needed.
25 October 2026
Should You Sign An Exclusive Supply Agreement?
Thinking about supplier exclusivity or minimum order commitments? Here is what to check before you lock your retail business into an exclusive supply deal.
24 October 2026
Do You Need A Home Organising Contract In The UK?
Entering clients' homes and handling personal items brings extra risk. Clear home organising terms help you manage access, disposal, photos, cancellations and damage disputes.
24 October 2026
Minimum Purchase Commitments In Supply Contracts
Minimum purchase commitments can help suppliers and buyers plan ahead, but they need careful drafting so you're not locked into the wrong risk.
24 October 2026
Grant Funding Agreements For Community Projects
Offered grant funding for a community project? Here is what to check before you sign, from restricted funds and reporting to clawback rights, IP and governance.
24 October 2026
What Is A Change Control Clause In A Service Contract?
When a service project grows beyond the original brief, a change control clause helps you agree the extra work, cost and timing before things get messy.
24 October 2026
Do You Need A Locum Vet Agreement?
Hiring a locum or associate vet can keep your practice moving, but the agreement needs to cover more than the day rate. Here's what to include before they start.
24 October 2026
Do Beauty Booking Apps Need A Privacy Policy?
Building a beauty booking app? Here's how to handle privacy, health data, salon access, marketing consents and platform terms before you launch.
24 October 2026
Minimum Order Quantity Clauses Explained
Negotiating a minimum order quantity? Here's how to make MOQ clauses practical, fair and workable across forecasts, pricing, storage and exit rights.
24 October 2026
Who Owns Tattoo Artwork When You Use Guest Artists?
Using guest artists can be great for your tattoo studio, but IP and photo permissions need to be clear. Here's how to avoid disputes over designs and content.
24 October 2026
Booking Terms For Escape Room Businesses
Running an escape room? Clear booking terms can help you manage late arrivals, refunds, waivers, damage, age rules and corporate groups without awkward disputes.
24 October 2026
What If A Client Refuses To Approve Final Work?
Waiting on final sign-off can hold up your payment and your next project. Here is how to use your contract to manage approval delays, revisions and final invoices.
24 October 2026
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