Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract formation, offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations under English law
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: Legislation setting out implied terms in contracts for the supply of services, including requirement that services be carried out with reasonable care and skill
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation applicable when providing services to individual consumers rather than businesses
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing privacy and electronic communications, including electronic marketing and cookies
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for deliverables created during consulting engagement
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting trademarks and governing their use, relevant for brand protection in consulting work
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key employment legislation to consider when establishing independent contractor status
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning off-payroll working rules and contractor status
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations governing the rights of agency workers, potentially relevant for consulting arrangements
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation restricting how businesses can exclude or limit their liability in contracts
Limitation Act 1980: Law setting time limits for bringing legal claims, relevant for liability periods and claim limitations
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation requiring businesses to prevent bribery and maintaining adequate procedures
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for dispute resolution provisions
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method in England and Wales
