Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law established through case law in England and Wales, covering formation, consideration, and enforcement of contracts
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Section 2 specifies formal requirements for contracts, particularly regarding written formalities for certain types of contracts
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest charges on late commercial payments and providing statutory rights for businesses to claim interest
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013: Regulations implementing EU Directive 2011/7/EU on combating late payment in commercial transactions
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Legislation governing payment provisions in construction contracts, including rules for stage payments and dispute resolution
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in contracts, including quality of goods, services, and digital content
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing distance selling and off-premises contracts, including cancellation rights and information requirements
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations prohibiting unfair commercial practices and protecting consumers from misleading actions or omissions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation regulating financial services industry and financial products in the UK
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation regulating credit arrangements and protecting consumers in credit transactions
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, operation, and capacity to enter into contracts
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for bringing legal claims, including claims for breach of contract
