Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law derived from case law and judicial precedent in England and Wales, covering contract formation, terms, and enforcement
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: Primary consumer protection legislation that may be relevant if the retainer agreement involves services to consumers
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses
Companies Act 2006: Principal legislation governing company operations and corporate relationships in the UK
Partnership Act 1890: Legislation governing traditional partnerships and their business relationships
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Legislation governing LLPs and their business relationships
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how businesses must handle personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications, privacy and data protection in business relationships
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation governing financial services regulation in the UK
Payment Services Regulations 2017: Regulations governing payment services and payment service providers
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation governing employment rights that may be relevant for determining worker status in retainer relationships
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning off-payroll working rules that may affect retainer relationships with contractors
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting agency workers' rights that may be relevant in certain retainer arrangements
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for dispute resolution provisions
Arbitration Act 1996: Legislation governing arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method
