Competition Act 1998: Primary UK competition law legislation that prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position, crucial for franchise territory and pricing provisions
UK Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Order 2022 (VABEO): Post-Brexit regulation providing block exemption for certain vertical agreements, including distribution and franchise agreements that meet specified criteria
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, ensuring fairness in contractual relationships
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Consolidates consumer protection law, relevant if the franchise involves consumer-facing business
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulates relationships between principals and commercial agents, may be relevant for certain franchise structures
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Governs contracts for the sale of goods, important for product-based franchises
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects and regulates the use of trademarks, crucial for franchise brand protection and licensing
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the processing and handling of personal data, essential for customer data management in franchises
Employment Rights Act 1996: Important for establishing clear distinction between franchise and employment relationships
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair practices, relevant for consumer-facing franchises
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out anti-money laundering requirements, important for financial compliance in franchise operations
Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation: Specific regulation for automotive sector franchises, providing competition law exemptions for vehicle distribution
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, essential if franchise involves financial products or services
