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UK Agreement Template: What To Include And When To Get Legal Help
If you’re running a small business, you’re probably signing (or being asked to sign) agreements all the time - with customers, suppliers, contractors, collaborators, and sometimes even investors. So it makes sense...
28 September 2026
Private Equity Loan Notes: Risks and Terms for UK Founders
If you’re raising investment for your UK startup or growing SME, you’ll probably come across private equity loan notes sooner than you expect. They can look (and sound) like a straightforward way...
28 September 2026
How Exclusion of Liability Clauses Work in UK Contracts
If you run a small business, you’re probably signing (and sending) contracts all the time - customer terms, supplier agreements, website terms, consultancy deals, and everything in between. And when something goes...
28 September 2026
Choosing a Business Structure for a UK Digital Marketing Agency
Choosing the right business structure for a UK digital marketing agency affects liability, growth, co-founder ownership and client contracts. This guide
28 September 2026
Choosing a Limited Company Name in the UK
Choosing from limited business names in the UK is not just a branding decision. You need a name that meets Companies House rules, avoids trade mark
28 September 2026
Giving Investors Shares in a UK Company: Legal Issues to Consider
Thinking about giving an investor shares in your UK company? Here are the legal issues founders should check before signing, from approvals and
28 September 2026
How to Register a CIC in the UK
Want to register as a CIC in the UK? This guide explains the legal steps, community interest test, asset lock, common mistakes and the practical documents
27 September 2026
Public Limited Companies in the UK: Key Legal Advantages and Trade-offs
A public limited company can help UK businesses raise capital more widely, but it also brings tighter rules, higher costs and more public scrutiny. This
27 September 2026Is a CIC a Charity in the UK? Key Legal Differences
A CIC is not the same as a charity in the UK. This guide explains the legal differences, when the issue matters for founders, and what to check before
27 September 2026
How to Build an Esg Policy That Works for UK Businesses
A practical guide to building an ESG policy that actually works for UK businesses, including what to include, common mistakes, and how to align it with
26 September 2026
How to Check Company Name Availability in the UK
Checking company name availability in the UK is not just about whether Companies House accepts your preferred name. You also need to consider similar
26 September 2026
Setting Up a Community Interest Company in the UK
Thinking about setting up a community interest company in the UK? Learn how CICs work, how they differ from charities and limited companies, and what
26 September 2026
How to Write an Expression of Interest for Business Opportunities and Partnerships
A practical UK guide to writing an expression of interest for business opportunities and partnerships, including what to include, when to use one, and how
24 September 2026
Employee Schemes in the UK: A Guide for SMEs and Startups
When you’re building a small business, it’s easy to focus on sales, product, and cashflow - and put “people stuff” in the “we’ll sort it later” bucket. But the truth is, the...
22 September 2026
Director Title: Meaning, Legal Duties and Correct Use in the UK
If you run a small business, deciding who gets the director title (and how you use that title publicly) isn’t just about status or org charts. In the UK, a “director” can...
22 September 2026
Ltd Company vs Self-employed in the UK: Which Business Structure Suits You?
Trying to decide between a limited company and self-employed status in the UK? This guide explains the legal differences, common mistakes and practical
20 September 2026
Holding Shares Through a Trust: Could This Work for Your Business?
Holding shares through a trust can work for some UK businesses, especially where founders are planning for succession or structuring family ownership
19 September 2026Co-founder Agreements for UK Training Businesses
A co-founder agreement for a UK training academy should do more than split shares. This guide explains how to deal with course content ownership, founder
14 September 2026
Call and Put Options in UK Shareholder Agreements
Call and put options can decide who can force a share sale, when an exit happens, and how the price is set. This guide explains how call vs put options
13 September 2026
Why a UK Field Service Software Startup Needs a Co-founder Agreement
A co-founder agreement can protect a UK field service software startup from disputes over shares, code ownership, founder roles and exits. Here is what
12 September 2026
Publicly Owned Companies in the UK: Key Legal and Governance Considerations
Publicly owned companies face stricter rules on structure, governance, disclosure and shareholder rights than private companies. This guide explains what
12 September 2026
Launching a SaaS Startup in the UK: The Legal Documents You Need
Launching a SaaS startup in the UK means more than building the product. This guide covers the key legal documents founders often need, from customer
11 September 2026
Choosing a Business Structure for a Childcare Centre in the UK
Choosing a business structure for a childcare centre in the UK affects liability, ownership, contracts and future growth. This guide explains the main
11 September 2026Co-founder Agreements for UK Vehicle Repair Businesses
A co-founder agreement can protect UK vehicle repair businesses from disputes over ownership, roles, equipment, profits and exits. Here is what garage and
10 September 2026
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