Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for uk businesses.
EMI Scheme: What Happens When an Employee Leaves?
Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) are a brilliant way to attract and retain key people. But what happens to EMI options when an employee resigns, is dismissed, or goes on long‑term leave? If...
17 December 2025
Capacity To Contract: What UK Businesses Need To Know
When you sign a contract, you expect it to be enforceable. But a contract is only as strong as the legal “capacity” of the person or business signing it. If the other...
16 December 2025
How To Set Up And Grow A Franchise Company In The UK
Thinking about turning your proven business model into a franchise company? Franchising can be a powerful way to expand across the UK without opening and operating every site yourself. That said, franchising...
16 December 2025
UK Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): When And How To Use Them
If your business uses software tools, outsources services overseas, or stores customer data in the cloud, there’s a good chance that personal data is being transferred outside the UK. Under UK GDPR,...
16 December 2025
The Role of Shareholders in UK Companies
If you’ve set up (or are about to set up) a limited company, you’ll quickly come across questions about shareholders - who they are, what they can decide, and how they fit...
16 December 2025
How To Transfer Assets Between Group Companies In The UK
If you run a small group of companies, you’ll almost certainly need to move assets around at some point – maybe to simplify your structure, ring‑fence risk, prepare for a sale, or...
16 December 2025
Returning to the Office: UK Employment Law Essentials
After years of hybrid routines, many UK small businesses are now thinking seriously about returning to the office in a bigger way. Whether you’re moving from fully remote to hybrid, or asking...
16 December 2025
End of Commercial Lease Checklist (UK)
Reaching the end of a commercial lease can feel daunting when you’re juggling moving parts, timeframes and legal obligations. The good news? With a clear plan and the right legal checks, you...
16 December 2025
How to Own a Franchise in the UK: Legal Essentials
Thinking about owning a franchise? It’s a proven way to run your own business with an established brand, systems and support behind you. That said, franchising isn’t “plug‑and‑play” - you’re still taking...
15 December 2025
Types Of Franchise Models: Which Structure Suits Your Business?
Thinking about franchising your brand? Franchising can be a smart, capital‑efficient way to scale across the UK without opening every site yourself. But not all franchise models are created equal - and...
15 December 2025
Car Dealership Franchise Law in the UK
Thinking about launching a car dealership franchise? It’s an appealing route into the motor trade because you get a recognised marque, established processes and support, plus access to manufacturer supply. The flip...
15 December 2025
Distribution Agreement Template In The UK: What To Include
If you’re planning to sell your products through third‑party partners in the UK or abroad, you’ll almost certainly need a solid Distribution Agreement. It sets the rules of the game with your...
15 December 2025
Commercial Lease Break Clauses In The UK: What To Know
Locking yourself into a long commercial lease can feel risky when you’re growing a small business. Markets shift, unit costs rise, and sometimes the unit you signed up for isn’t the right...
15 December 2025
Contract Lawyers in London: Getting Contracts Right
If you’re running a small business in London, you’re probably juggling suppliers, customers, landlords, tech platforms and investors - and every one of those relationships runs on contracts. Getting your contracts right...
15 December 2025
Fair Use Images in the UK: What You Need to Know
If you’re running a small business, it’s tempting to grab an image you’ve found online and drop it on your website, socials or pitch deck. Search results show thousands of appealing photos,...
15 December 2025
Understanding Copyright Theft in the UK
If you run a small business, your content is part of your value - your copy, images, videos, product designs, training materials and even your website layout. When someone lifts that work...
15 December 2025
What Is A Consultancy Agreement?
Bringing in a specialist consultant can be a smart, flexible way to access expertise without hiring a full-time employee. But before any work starts, you’ll want a clear, tailored Consultancy Agreement in...
15 December 2025
How To Start A Clothing Franchise In The UK
Opening a clothing franchise can fast‑track your entry into retail with a proven brand, established systems and supplier relationships already in place. For many small business owners, it’s an attractive route compared...
15 December 2025
How To Franchise Your Business In The UK
Thinking about turning your successful business into a franchise? It’s an exciting way to scale quickly, extend your brand, and generate new revenue streams without opening every location yourself. But franchising is...
15 December 2025
What Is A Franchise In The UK?
Franchising can be a powerful way to grow a brand or get into business with a proven model. Whether you’re thinking about building a franchise network around your own concept, or buying...
14 December 2025
Are Computer Program Algorithms Protected by Copyright in the UK?
If your business builds software or uses unique methods to deliver a product or service, protecting that know‑how matters. One of the first questions we hear is: “can a computer program algorithm...
14 December 2025
Understanding Patent Infringement In The UK
If you design, make, sell or import innovative products or tech, patent infringement is one of those risks you can’t ignore. A single letter before action can derail a launch - but...
14 December 2025
Open Lease For Commercial Property In The UK
If you’re hunting for premises and a landlord offers an “open lease”, it can sound appealing - flexible, quicker to agree and less commitment while you test a location. But “open lease”...
14 December 2025
Memorandum Of Understanding In The UK: What You Need To Know
If you’re exploring a new partnership, JV or supplier relationship, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) can be a smart way to set expectations early without jumping straight into a full contract. Used...
14 December 2025
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