Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law in England and Wales, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Key legislation governing contracts for the supply of services, including implied terms about quality and reasonable care and skill
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Main consumer protection legislation that may apply if the services are being provided to consumers rather than businesses
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation concerning interest on late payments in commercial transactions
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled and processed in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning off-payroll working rules, particularly relevant for contracts involving contractors or consultants
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key employment legislation helping to distinguish between contractors and employees
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in the UK
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the protection and use of trademarks, relevant for IP provisions in the contract
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation restricting how businesses can exclude or limit their liability in contracts
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false statements made before contract formation
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic signatures and the validity of electronic contracts
