A distribution agreement describes the relationship between, and responsibilities of, a business who supplies or manufactures services or products, and a distributor who...
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What are the key components of a loan agreement?
Loans are commonplace in both business and between family and friends, and, though often granted with the best intentions, can quickly turn sour in the absence of a formal...
IR35 Status Checklist – Are You In or Out?
If you’re a contractor, freelancer operating via a limited company (PSC) or business engaging contractors, understanding IR35 and recognising whether IR35 applies to you is...
How to Ensure Your Start-Up Business Has the Best Legal Start
Starting a business is an exciting step, but it can also feel overwhelming. Suddenly, you are every department of a business in one person and a million things to do! you have to...
Privacy Policy Explained: What It Is and Why Your Business Needs One
Introduction In today’s digital world, collecting personal information from customers has become part of doing business. Whether it’s through contact forms, online purchases, or...
5 Common Misconceptions About Contracts
It may be that you’ve never particularly thought about your business contracts before… or, if you have, that you’ve never really wanted to. However, it is essential to debunk...
7 Things You May Not Realise When Starting a Partnership
Starting a business partnership can feel exciting – you’ve found someone who shares your vision, your workload, and hopefully your enthusiasm for the future. But while...
Verbal, Written, or Implied? What Really Counts as a Legal Contract
In very simple terms, a contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties. However, in order for such agreement to be legally binding, there are some minimum...
Asking AI to Draft a Shareholder Agreement — Here’s Why You Shouldn’t!
I asked AI to draft me a shareholder agreement (purely for the purposes of research of course). I wanted to see what is produced and whether or not it would be fit for purpose....
How to Write a Contract for Consumer Clients – and How to Comply with Consumer Law
When you sell goods or services to individual customers rather than other businesses, you’re entering into consumer contracts — and these come with specific legal obligations....
What Is a Joint Venture? Understanding the Difference Between Joint Ventures and Partnerships in UK Business Law
Commonly confused with partnerships, joint ventures are a business arrangement that involve two or more parties. They are not a strict term under UK law, and instead encompass...
How to Review a Contract: The Complete Checklist Before You Sign
Whether you're a business owner, contractor, or consultant, reviewing a contract before signing is essential. Overlooking just one clause can expose you to legal and financial...