Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law developed through case law in England and Wales, covering formation, terms, performance, and remedies
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in contracts with businesses, including unfair terms and quality of services
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations covering information requirements and cancellation rights for consumer contracts, particularly for distance selling
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled and processed in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, complementing and supplementing the UK GDPR
Professional Regulatory Requirements: Specific regulations from bodies like SRA (legal) or FCA (financial) that govern professional conduct and service delivery
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning off-payroll working rules and contractor status determination
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key employment legislation helping distinguish between employment and contractor relationships
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Anti-money laundering legislation requiring due diligence and reporting of suspicious transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Detailed requirements for anti-money laundering procedures and checks
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Legislation governing interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing the validity of electronic signatures and electronic communications in contracts
