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Guides, tips and news on contracts, agreements and legal documents.
Electronic Signatures in the UK 2026 — When They Count and Where You Still Need a Pen
Is an electronic signature as valid as a wet-ink one? We explain the law on e-signatures in the UK — eIDAS and the Electronic Communications Act 2000 — the three eIDAS levels, deeds, and the few cases where paper is still required.
Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney — A UK Basics Guide
Why you need a will and a lasting power of attorney (LPA), what happens under the intestacy rules without one, the two types of LPA, and how to put your affairs in order in England and Wales.
NDA Guide — Using Confidentiality Agreements in the UK
When do you need a non-disclosure agreement, and what makes one work? Our UK guide covers mutual vs one-way NDAs, what to protect, sensible time limits, and how NDAs sit alongside trade secrets law.
Employment Contract Guide — UK Contracts & the Written Statement of Particulars
A practical UK guide to employment contracts: what the written statement of particulars must contain, the difference between employees, workers and contractors, notice periods and probation.
Tenancy Agreement Guide — UK Assured Shorthold Tenancies Explained (2026)
Letting or renting a home in England or Wales? We explain assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs), what every tenancy agreement should contain, deposit protection, Section 21, and the mistakes to avoid.