Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing service contracts, implying terms about reasonable care, skill, and timeliness in service delivery
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation determining whether and how third parties can enforce terms of a contract they are not directly party to
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable if consulting services are provided to individuals rather than businesses
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation ensuring proper classification of consultants versus employees, with important implications for tax treatment
Employment Rights Act 1996: Employment law framework to consider when structuring consulting relationships to avoid creating unintended employment relationships
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data during consulting engagements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Intellectual property legislation governing the protection and assignment of IP rights in consulting work
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for bringing legal claims related to contract breaches
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation governing the fairness and enforceability of contract terms, particularly regarding limitation of liability clauses
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation ensuring ethical business practices and prevention of modern slavery in supply chains, relevant for certain consulting engagements
