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When you're an entrepreneur or running a SME, getting a contract signed feels like crossing a marathon finish line. By the time you reach the "Termination" section, it’s tempting to skim. It looks like the same old legal jargon about insolvency and notice periods, right? A recent landmark Court of Appeal case, URE v Notting Hill Genesis [2025] EWCA Civ 1407 , proves why treating these clauses as "boilerplate" (e.g., standard/unchanging) can be a very expensive mistake for you

By Gavyn Huzzey, Solicitor (England and Wales) With the implementation of new consumer and tax laws, the UK now has one of the most sophisticated digital regulatory frameworks in the world. As a solicitor with over a decade of experience advising SMEs, I have seen that the difference between a successful launch and a costly legal shutdown lies in " Compliance by Design". This guide provides the strategic roadmap you need to build a legally resilient and tax-efficient online v

In my 10+ years as a solicitor, I’ve seen the same mistake over and over: small businesses and solo traders think the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) only cares about the 'big players.' That's not the case. If you are a small business running a TikTok ad, using affiliate links, or making bold claims on your website, you are legally an 'advertiser.' One disgruntled competitor or unhappy client is all it takes to trigger an investigation that could see your name published

In my 10+ years as a solicitor in England & Wales, I’ve seen entrepreneurs and freelancers sign contracts that could cost them their livelihood. Without a limitation of liability clause, you aren't just providing a service - you are effectively acting as an unlimited insurer for your client. If things go wrong, you could be on the hook for far more than the value of the project. As a small business, you take calculated risks every day: launching projects, delivering services,

In my 10+ years as a solicitor, I’ve seen more businesses collapse due to poor cash flow than poor sales. Most small businesses view late payment as an 'unavoidable headache.' I view it as a breach of contract that entitles you to specific financial compensation. Here is how to use English law to turn the tables on slow-paying clients Few things frustrate a business owner more than chasing money you’ve already earned. You’ve delivered the service, provided the goods, and now…

Most business relationships start with good intentions. You sign the contract, shake hands, and get to work. But sometimes circumstances change: the project ends, priorities shift, or the other party simply isn’t delivering. In these circumstances, you will need to consider termination. Handled badly, terminating a contract can lead to disputes, unexpected costs, and reputational damage. Handled properly, however, terminating a contract allows you to make a clean, controlled