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What is an MSA? Master Services Agreements Explained

A master services agreement can dramatically simplify the sales process - but what is an MSA? And how do they work? We tackle the A to Z of an MSA.

Contract Negotiation Strategies: Told by the Experts

Our contract negotiation experts weigh in on their tried and tested strategies for getting the deal right. Cracking the code on contract negotiation in 3, 2, 1.

Bridging the Gap Between Sales and Legal Teams

46% of sales teams don't view legal as their go-to partner. So what can be done to bridge the distance between these two teams? We discuss all.

6 Negotiation Tactics for Your Sales Team

For sales teams, sealing the deal is paramount. And yet, it's tricky work. We count down our tried and tested negotiation tactics for sales teams.

Is an Email Legally Binding? Email Exchange Risks and Tips

Emails are big business, but are they legally binding business? We break down what makes an email a contract, and our top tips for avoiding risk.

What are the Key Terms in a Contract Startups Need to Check?

Reviewing contracts can be daunting, and yet, missing key terms can result in big issues. We cut through the noise and highlight key contract terms to check.

The Legal Guide to Email Marketing and Consent

Email is a remarkably useful tool for marketing, and yet - it has it's rules. We discuss PECR, GDPR, and the risks of email marketing.

How do you Terminate a Contract?

So, you need to terminate a contract. What rights are available to you? We discuss the different ways you can put an end to a professional relationship.

Four Tips on Renegotiating Your Contracts

Robust legal foundations are key for any startup business, but what happens when that business evolves? We outline how to renegotiate your contracts.

What's Involved In Selling a Business? A Step By Step Guide.

How do you go about selling your business? How do you navigate legal hurdles? And how do you get the most value for something you’ve worked so hard to build?

NDAs Explained: The Importance of Confidentiality Agreements

You may have heard of Non-Disclosure Agreements (“NDAs”), but how do they actually work? We explain how to keep your trade secrets, secret.

The NFT Trends of 2022: From Club Penguin to SuperGucci

It feels like just yesterday NFTs were making a renewed debut into the mainstream, (although, in actual fact...

Hiring In-House Versus Using a Legal Partner

For an in-house lawyer working as the sole legal advisor within a fast-growth business is challenging. We outline a solution...

Who is Protected by Whistleblowing Laws? A Guide.

When former Facebook employee Frances Haugen announced the socials media giant's "unilateral control over...

Stephenson Law Advises MyTutor on £15m Series B Round

Stephenson Law has advised leading online tutoring platform MyTutor on their successful £15m series B round. We explain the deal in full.

The WFH Problem: Unconscious Bias and Hybrid Working Issues

The Covid-19 pandemic triggered a global overhaul in working practices, with many employees trading in the morning commute...

Five Reasons to Cheer at the Death of Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are almost as old as the web itself. And yet, they're facing their demise. We explain the pros of the death of third-party cookies.

The Viability of Your Contracts in a Post-Pandemic World

In this article, we tackle the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the long-term viability of contractual relationships. Ready? Let's get started.

Sharing the Love (of How Shares Work!)

When you incorporated your start-up at Companies House, chances are that you gave lots of thought to its name, the directors, and the...

A Whistle-Stop Tour of NDAs

You’re working hard to build your business. You’re speaking to a prospective partner or supplier and need to share confidential...

Are Your Trade Secrets Really Secret?

When top-secret information is involved, it's important to have legal protections in place. We outline how to keep your trade secrets, secret.

3 Legal Agreements Every Tech Startup Needs

Are you putting off thinking about legal contracts? Our blog explains the different agreements you may...

Legal Documents Aren’t Very Sexy, but They’re Extremely Important

Get your legal foundations right, and you'll go far. We count down the most important legal documents you need to be aware of.

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