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Who's behind the templates?

The Contract Studio UK was founded by Vanessa Challess, a solicitor who qualified in England and Wales in 2003 and has advised businesses ever since on corporate, commercial and contractual matters.

Every template sold through this site is drafted from real-world experience of negotiating and advising on these types of agreements. These are the same documents used in live transactions — not generic downloads churned out by AI.

Our templates are designed as high-quality starting points for your own use and professional judgment, not as a substitute for tailored legal advice on specific matters.

Cover of Contracts for Small UK Businesses by Vanessa Challess

The Contract Studio Guides

Contracts for Small UK Businesses

The Plain-English Guide to Getting It in Writing

Get it in writing before it matters. A plain-English guide for small UK business owners, freelancers and first-time employers, by a practising UK solicitor.

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