Are emails legally binding?
Whether emails are legally binding are or not depends on their context and what is said within them. Grid Law founder David Walker explains. more»
Contracts
An employee is leaving to work in a rival cafe – can a non-compete clause stop them?
David Walker helps a cafe owner understand their options as a staff member threatens to leave for a rival company nearby, possibly contravening their employment contract. more»
Is my office provider illegally withholding a deposit? Electronic contracts explained
As a Business Advice reader finds themselves in a legal dispute with their office provider over unpaid rent, Grid Law founder David Walker clarifies the elements of a legally binding electronic contract to lay out a potential resolution. more»
A guide to product returns and the consumer contract for online retailers
As an ecommerce business, its crucial to get your product returns policy right. Here, Grid Law founder David Walker considers the consumer contract from an online retail perspective. more»
My franchisor went out of business: Why am I stuck with a £4,000 termination fee?
What happens when your franchisor enters administration? Is your franchise agreement automatically terminated? more»
Creating an app with a freelance developer? How to retain intellectual property rights
Apps are big business, so how to protect your idea should be an early consideration. Grid Law founder David Walker explains how to create an app with a freelance developer while ensuring intellectual property rights are retained. more»
Why do business contracts have to be so long and complicated?
Is it possible to keep a contract as simple as possible but still ensure protection for your business? Here are the essential considerations small company owners need to be aware of. more»
Is a purchase order legally binding?
Grid Law founder David Walker reflects on a client's recent legal dispute to clarify a question frequently asked by micro business owners: Is a purchase order legally binding? more»
Small firms remain locked out of public sector procurement “merry-go-round”
Small UK business owners are unable to access contracts in the public sector, a committee of MPs has claimed, despite large firms failing to offer value for money. more»
A definitive contract review checklist every business owner needs to read
Our small business legal expert, and founder of Grid Law, David Walker, offers company owners a step-by-step contract review checklist to clarify the clauses and phrases likely to appear. more»
