Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core legislation governing sale of goods in England and Wales. Covers implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose, passing of title and risk, and remedies for breach of contract.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts that involve both goods and services, establishing implied terms and obligations for service provision.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in business-to-consumer transactions, including quality standards and remedies.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use and enforcement of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, implementing a reasonableness test.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false statements made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal actions relating to contract disputes.
Companies Act 2006: Relevant when contracting parties are corporations, governing corporate capacity and authority to enter contracts.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Compliance requirements for high-value transactions to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Regulations governing the processing and protection of personal data in commercial transactions.
