Contract Law Act 1999: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in England and Wales
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits how far civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Protects against unfair standard terms in contracts between consumers and businesses
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights including copyright protection for creative works
Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates the protection and use of trademarks in creative and commercial work
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Governs the relationship between commercial agents and their principals
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms in contracts for the supply of services, including quality standards
Employment Rights Act 1996: Helps distinguish between employment and contractor status in working relationships
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation affecting contractors and determining employment status for tax purposes
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection legislation, working alongside UK GDPR
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Provides for payment terms and interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Consolidates consumer protection law, including rights and remedies in service contracts
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Provides specific protections for consumers in distance and off-premises contracts
Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations 2015: Framework for resolving disputes between consumers and businesses without court intervention
