Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Governs formal requirements for contracts, particularly Section 1 regarding written formalities
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Primary legislation governing financial services regulation in the UK, including requirements for financial guarantees
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001: Specifies which activities require FCA authorization and regulation in relation to financial services
Statute of Frauds 1677: Historical legislation requiring guarantees to be made in writing and signed to be legally enforceable
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates consumer credit agreements and related guarantees involving individual consumers
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Governs interest payments on late commercial payments and compensation for late payment
Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Regulates the relationship between commercial agents and their principals, including commission arrangements
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in the UK, relevant when parties to the agreement are companies
Partnership Act 1890: Governs the rights and obligations of business partnerships in the UK
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for misrepresentation in contract formation and execution
Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing legal claims relating to contracts and guarantees
