Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law in England and Wales, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Law of Property Act 1925: Key legislation governing property law in England and Wales, relevant if the contract involves property matters
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation that consolidates and clarifies consumer rights when dealing with traders and businesses
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing information requirements and cancellation rights for consumer contracts, including distance selling
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Legislation protecting consumers from unfair commercial practices, misleading actions or omissions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for business-to-business contracts
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Law governing late payment compensation and interest in commercial transactions
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal recognition of electronic signatures and communications in contracts
Interpretation Act 1978: Legislation providing rules for interpreting statutory provisions, including calculation of time periods
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services industry, relevant if contract involves financial services
Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, relevant if contract relates to employment
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation governing residential tenancies, relevant if contract involves property rental
