Business Law

As an artist, your creations are your livelihood. Learn the basics of copyright and trademarks to safeguard your work from unauthorized use.

Losing your job unfairly is devastating, but the legal terminology can be confusing. We explain the difference between unfair and constructive dismissal.

Struggling with debt is stressful enough without facing harassment. Learn the strict rules that creditors and debt collectors must follow in your region.

Working as a freelancer offers great freedom, but getting paid can sometimes be a struggle. We outline the crucial clauses your contracts must have.

Your business name, logo, designs, and inventions may be your most valuable assets. Intellectual property law protects them — but only if you understand which rights apply and take the right steps to secure them.

The small claims track is designed to be accessible to ordinary people without lawyers. If someone owes you money, sold you faulty goods, or damaged your property, you can take them to court for up to £10,000. Here's exactly how.

Sole trader, partnership or company? The structure you pick shapes your taxes, your paperwork and whether your home is on the line if things go wrong. Here is how to think it through.

A handshake feels honest, but memory fades and disputes get expensive. Here is why written contracts protect everyone, what a good one contains, and how to avoid the clauses that quietly cause trouble.

Incorporating a limited company separates your personal assets from business liabilities. Here is what you need to know before you register.

A poorly drafted employment contract exposes your business to costly disputes. These are the terms the law requires you to include from day one.