Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law developed through case law in England and Wales, covering formation, terms, performance, and remedies
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Law governing business-to-consumer relationships, though less relevant for B2B consulting agreements
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law dealing with false statements made during contract negotiation
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate relationships in the UK
Partnership Act 1890: Law governing partnership arrangements, relevant if consulting arrangement involves partnerships
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the quality and standards of services provided
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protection of intellectual property rights in created works and innovations
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protection of brands and business identifiers
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003: Regulations governing electronic communications and privacy
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation defining employment rights and status, important for distinguishing consultants from employees
IR35 Legislation: Tax rules determining employment status for tax purposes in consulting relationships
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Rules governing temporary and agency workers' rights
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation affecting business relationships and corporate compliance
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring businesses to ensure no slavery or human trafficking in their operations
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulation of financial services and markets, relevant if consulting involves financial advice
