Practical guides to UK contract clauses — written for employees reviewing job offers, freelancers dealing with client agreements, and founders navigating commercial contracts.
Not legal advice. For educational purposes only.
Non-compete clauses are among the most contested provisions in UK employment contracts. Here is what they mean, when they are enforceable, and what to do before you sign.
Client contracts often contain clauses that expose freelancers to significant risk. Here are the seven provisions most likely to cause problems.
A practical checklist of the ten contract clauses most likely to affect UK employees — what to look for and what should concern you.
Indemnity clauses are among the most financially significant provisions in any UK contract. This guide explains what they mean and how to negotiate them.
Employment contracts are more negotiable than most people realise. This guide explains what to push back on and how to frame requests professionally.
Garden leave allows employers to keep employees away from work during notice. This guide explains your rights and how it interacts with non-competes.
IP assignment clauses determine who owns the intellectual property you create during employment or as a contractor. This guide explains the UK rules.
Force majeure clauses excuse performance in extraordinary circumstances — but their scope varies enormously. This guide explains what your clause must say.
NDAs are among the most commonly signed contracts in UK business — and among the least understood. This guide explains what to check before signing.
Early-stage contracts shape a company's future in ways that are difficult to unpick later. Here are the five most consequential mistakes and how to avoid them.
IR35 status depends heavily on the wording of your contract. Here are the specific clauses HMRC scrutinises — substitution, control, mutuality — and what to do if yours fall the wrong side of the line.
Settlement agreements are legally binding and waive your right to bring employment claims. Before you sign, here is what each clause actually means — and what you can negotiate.
Before signing a commercial contract in the UK, check these 12 clauses. Each one carries specific legal risk that is easy to overlook — and expensive to discover after the fact.
Contractor and employee contracts look similar but carry very different rights and risks. Here is what actually differs — and why the label on the contract is not determinative.
Zero hours workers have more rights than many realise — including the statutory ban on exclusivity clauses. Here is what the law says and what your contract should not include.
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