CONTRACT ADVICE
Plain-English advice on employment contracts, supplier agreements, NDAs, leases, and more — so you know what you are signing before you sign it.
Non-compete clauses in UK employment contracts restrict what you can do after leaving. Here is what makes them enforceable, when they can be challenged, and what to negotiate.
SaaS agreements are long and written to protect the vendor. Here is what UK businesses should check in any software subscription contract before signing up.
Agency workers in the UK have specific legal rights that many don't know about. Here is what to check in any agency worker agreement and what rights you are entitled to.
When a supplier breaches your contract, you have legal options. Here is what to do when things go wrong with a commercial contract in the UK — and how to protect yourself next time.
A settlement agreement ends your employment and waives your legal rights. Here is what every UK employee must check before signing — and what you can negotiate.
Zero hours contracts are legal in the UK but contain important terms that affect your rights. Here is what to look for and what protections you have as a zero hours worker.
Starting a business with a partner without a written agreement is one of the biggest legal risks in UK business. Here is what every partnership agreement must cover.
An SLA defines what you are paying for and what happens when your supplier fails to deliver. Here is what to look for in a service level agreement before you sign.
UK contractors need to understand their contracts carefully — especially since IR35 changes. Here is what to check in any contractor agreement before you start work.
Most people sign employment contracts without reading them properly. Here is what every UK employee should check before signing — and what to negotiate.
When a supplier sends you a contract, it is written to protect them — not you. Here are the clauses that put UK businesses at serious risk and how to spot them.
Non-disclosure agreements are routine in UK business — but they are not all the same. Here is what to look for before signing an NDA to make sure you are protected.
Working without a proper freelance contract is one of the biggest risks a UK freelancer takes. Here is what every contract should include — and what happens without one.
A commercial lease is one of the most significant financial commitments a UK business makes. Here is what to review carefully before you sign a lease on business premises.
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