Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Governs formalities for creating certain types of contracts, particularly those involving land or property
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumers in contracts with traders, ensuring fairness and transparency in consumer contracts
Companies Act 2006: Governs company formation, administration, and operations, including capacity to enter into contracts
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Addresses legal capacity of individuals to enter into contracts and make decisions
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing the UK's data protection framework
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications in contracts
Electronic Signatures Regulations 2002: Governs the use and validity of electronic signatures in contracts and legal documents
Employment Rights Act 1996: Main legislation governing employment rights if the MoA involves employment matters
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equal treatment in contractual relationships
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in contracts involving creative works, designs, or patents
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection and use of trademarks in commercial agreements
Competition Act 1998: Ensures contracts do not contain anti-competitive provisions or abuse market dominance
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplements competition law and provides framework for market regulation
