Restraint of Trade Doctrine: Common law principle that governs the enforceability of restrictive covenants, requiring them to be reasonable and necessary to protect legitimate business interests
Competition Act 1998: Primary UK legislation governing competition law, prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation that reformed competition law and strengthened consumer protection in the UK
Article 101 TFEU: Retained EU law post-Brexit that prohibits anti-competitive agreements affecting trade and competition within the market
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation governing employment rights and responsibilities, relevant if non-compete affects employees
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in employment and business relationships
TUPE Regulations 2006: Regulations protecting employees' rights when business ownership changes hands
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act governing construction contracts and payment terms
CIS Regulations: Construction Industry Scheme regulations governing tax deductions from payments for construction work
Nordenfelt v Maxim Nordenfelt (1894): Landmark case establishing the principle that restrictive covenants must be reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic area
