Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations under English common law
Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false statements made during contract negotiations that induce parties to enter into contracts
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Regulates contracts for the sale of goods, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Covers contracts for the supply of goods and services, including quality standards and performance
Patents Act 1977: Legislation governing patent rights and protection of inventions
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights related to creative works, designs, and inventions
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection and use of trade marks in business
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair market competition
Enterprise Act 2002: Covers competition law and enterprise regulation in the UK market
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Controls waste management and emissions in manufacturing processes
Export Control Order 2008: Regulates the export of goods, including controlled items and technology
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Ensures workplace safety standards in manufacturing operations
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours, breaks, and related employment conditions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests in contracts, relevant if manufacturing involves B2C relationships
Registered Designs Act 1949: Protects the visual design of products in manufacturing
