RESOURCES

Free legal playbooks, checklists and templates

Written by our solicitors for UK business owners: practical playbooks on the areas that trip companies up, industry legal checklists, and contract, policy and letter templates you can put to work today. Fill in one short form and the file is yours straight away.

Browse the library

Written by SRA-regulated solicitors Free, no email to wait for Updated for UK law

The library

Every free resource, in one place

Pick a type or search by name, open the resource, and download it in a couple of clicks.

Everything Playbooks Checklists Contracts Policies Letters Calendar

Search the library

Playbooks 10

Playbook The 2026 Legal Playbook for Tech and AI businesses Everything UK tech and AI founders need to get the legal foundations right at every stage of growth. PDF · Technology and AI

Playbook The startup legal playbook The legal steps founders should take when launching and growing a startup, in the order they usually matter, written for people who have a product to ... PDF · Startups

Playbook Marketing compliance playbook Develop a marketing strategy that drives growth while keeping your business legally protected. PDF · Marketing and advertising

Playbook The commercial lease playbook Secure your business space with confidence, navigate commercial leases with practical legal insights. PDF · Commercial leases

Playbook Business debt recovery playbook Protect your cash flow with effective debt recovery strategies that keep your business on solid financial ground. PDF · Debt recovery

Playbook Dispute resolution playbook Resolve business conflicts quickly and professionally with practical strategies designed for SMEs. PDF · Business disputes

Playbook Employment law and workplace culture playbook Manage employment law with practical insights to build your business and empower your team. PDF · Employment and HR

Playbook Intellectual property and trade mark playbook Safeguard your brand and business assets with expert advice on intellectual property and trademark protection. PDF · IP and trade marks

Playbook The SME compliance playbook Navigate compliance with confidence - empower your business with our comprehensive 10 step guide. PDF · Regulatory compliance

Playbook Franchising playbook Learn everything you need to know about scaling your business. PDF · Franchising

Show all ten

Industry checklists 8

Industry checklist Tech industry legal checklist The legal essentials for technology and ai businesses in the UK on one page: contracts, compliance, data protection, employment and intellectual prope... PDF · Technology and AI

Industry checklist Creative and media industry legal checklist The legal essentials for creative and media businesses in the UK on one page: contracts, compliance, data protection, employment and intellectual prop... PDF · Creative and media

Industry checklist Building and construction industry legal checklist The legal essentials for building and construction businesses in the UK on one page: contracts, compliance, data protection, employment and intellectu... PDF · Building and construction

Industry checklist Healthcare and medical industry legal checklist The legal essentials for healthcare and medical businesses in the UK on one page: contracts, compliance, data protection, employment and intellectual ... PDF · Healthcare and medical

Industry checklist Hospitality and tourism industry legal checklist The legal essentials for hospitality and tourism businesses in the UK on one page: contracts, compliance, data protection, employment and intellectual... PDF · Hospitality and tourism

Industry checklist Beauty and wellness industry legal checklist The legal essentials for beauty and wellness businesses in the UK on one page: contracts, compliance, data protection, employment and intellectual pro... PDF · Beauty and wellness

Industry checklist Retail industry legal checklist The legal essentials for retail businesses in the UK on one page: contracts, compliance, data protection, employment and intellectual property, with t... PDF · Retail

Industry checklist E-commerce and online business legal checklist The legal essentials for e-commerce businesses in the UK on one page: contracts, compliance, data protection, employment and intellectual property, wi... PDF · E-commerce

Show all eight

Contract templates 13

Contract template Commercial lease agreement Create a fair and clear commercial lease agreement for your business with our easy-to-use template. Word document · Commercial leases

Contract template Contractual joint venture agreement Set clear terms for your collaboration with our comprehensive and easy-to-use joint venture agreement template. Word document · Commercial contracts

Contract template Data processing agreement Keep your business compliant with UK data protection laws by using a data processing agreement when working with third-party processors. Word document · Data protection

Contract template Data sharing agreement Set up a secure and compliant framework for sharing personal data between businesses under UK data privacy laws with this comprehensive contract templ... Word document · Data protection

Contract template Contract of employment Use our contract of employment template to establish fair terms and conditions for your team. Word document · Employment and HR

Contract template Freelance agreement Set clear expectations and protect your working relationship with this freelance contract template. Word document · Commercial contracts

Contract template Non-compete clause Protect your business from unfair competition after an employee or contractor's departure, by using this non-compete clause template and adding it to ... Word document · Employment and HR

Contract template Non-disclosure agreement Protect your business's confidential information with this easy-to-use non-disclosure agreement template. Word document · Commercial contracts

Contract template Trade mark assignment agreement Easily transfer ownership of your trade marks with this comprehensive trade mark assignment agreement template. Word document · IP and trade marks

Contract template Trade mark licence agreement Protect your brand and ensure its proper use with a clear trade mark licence agreement. Word document · IP and trade marks

Contract template Service level agreement Set clear expectations for service delivery with this easy-to-use service level agreement template. Word document · Commercial contracts

Contract template Memorandum of understanding Set the stage for successful business negotiations with our clear and professional MoU template, designed to outline the key terms of your proposed ag... Word document · Commercial contracts

Contract template Franchise agreement (non-exclusive) Create a clear and professional franchise relationship with our easy-to-use franchise agreement template. Word document · Franchising

Show all thirteen

Policy templates 10

Policy template Cookie policy Easily set up a cookie policy to keep your website compliant with UK data and privacy laws and improve user experience. Word document · Data protection

Policy template Data protection policy Use our data protection policy template to ensure your business complies with the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (DPA), safeguarding personal data. Word document · Data protection

Policy template Disciplinary procedure policy Use our template to draft a disciplinary policy that fosters fairness, consistency, and a structured approach to managing employee conduct. Word document · Employment and HR

Policy template Employee confidentiality policy Keep your business's sensitive information safe with our clear, easy-to-use employee confidentiality policy template. Word document · Employment and HR

Policy template Equality and diversity policy Create an equality and diversity policy that aims to cultivate an inclusive workplace culture. Word document · Employment and HR

Policy template Grievance procedure policy Create a fair and effective grievance procedure that addresses employee concerns while complying with UK legal standards with our grievance policy tem... Word document · Employment and HR

Policy template Health and safety policy Create a clear health and safety policy that prioritises the wellbeing of your employees and ensures compliance with UK laws. Word document · Employment and HR

Policy template Health and safety statement This policy helps you outline your company's commitment to health and safety, setting a strong start for a safe working environment. Word document · Employment and HR

Policy template Remote working policy Develop a remote working policy that supports a flexible work-life balance while keeping your business running smoothly. Word document · Employment and HR

Policy template Whistleblowing policy Use our whistleblowing policy template to establish a clear, compliant approach that supports transparency and accountability in your business. Word document · Employment and HR

Show all ten

Letter templates 5

Letter template Termination of employment letter Use this letter template to formally communicate the outcome of a disciplinary process and manage the end of employment smoothly. Word document · Employment and HR

Letter template Demotion letter Use this letter template to formally notify an employee of their demotion and outline the new terms of their employment. Word document · Employment and HR

Letter template Final written warning letter Use this letter template to formally address disciplinary issues and set clear expectations for improvement. Word document · Employment and HR

Letter template Employment offer letter Use this template to formalise your job offer and outline key terms clearly. Word document · Employment and HR

Letter template Trade mark cease and desist letter Take immediate action to protect your brand by using this trade mark cease and desist letter template. Word document · IP and trade marks

Show all five

Compliance calendar 1

Calendar Small business compliance calendar This calendar sheet gives you quick, actionable steps to keep your business up to date with the latest regulations in your industry. PDF · Regulatory compliance

From the blog

Our latest legal articles

Technology & AI The legal mistakes that make tech startups harder to fund Raising investment is not only about the pitch deck. The commercial story matters: what you are building, who needs it, and whether the team can turn ... Patricia Tinn, 2 June 2026

Technology & AI Why your contractor agreement matters more than you think Contractors are often part of a tech business’s founding story. Before there is a full internal team, founders may rely on outside specialists to help... Ashrelle Parker-Belgrave, 2 June 2026

Technology & AI AI tools are already in your tech business. Is your legal setup keeping up? AI has moved quickly from experimentation into everyday work. In many tech businesses, it is already helping teams write, research, code, take meeting... Dr Jackie Nagtegaal, 2 June 2026

View all articles

CONTACT US

Want it done for you?

Templates and playbooks take you a long way. When you would rather hand the legal work to someone, our solicitors work on a fixed monthly fee, and the first conversation is free.

Book a complimentary consultation

Willem van der Merwe

Co-Founder

Read profile