Contract Act 1999: Primary legislation governing contract formation and enforcement in England and Wales
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded or restricted
Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010: Legislation governing rights of third parties in relation to insurance and similar arrangements, relevant for performance bonds
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate entities' participation in contracts
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Guarantee and Indemnity Principles: Common law principles specifically governing guarantees and indemnities in performance bonds
Ultra Vires Doctrine: Legal principle concerning the scope of corporate entities' powers and authority to enter into contracts
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets, relevant when performance bonds involve financial institutions
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations governing financial products and services
PRA Requirements: Prudential Regulation Authority requirements applicable to regulated financial institutions involved in performance bonds
Construction Industry Scheme: Specific regulations applicable to performance bonds in construction projects
Uniform Rules for Contract Bonds: International rules governing performance bonds in cross-border transactions
