Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods between parties, defining terms like satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose, and remedies for breach
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts for the supply of both goods and services, including implied terms about quality and reasonable care
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for B2C contracts, defining consumer rights and business obligations in the supply of goods and services
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, determining which terms may be unfair or void
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: EU-derived legislation covering distance selling and off-premises contracts, including cancellation rights
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing the relationship between commercial agents and their principals
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data in commercial relationships
Competition Law: Rules preventing anti-competitive practices and abuse of market dominance in supplier-purchaser relationships
Export/Import Regulations: Rules governing international trade, including customs requirements and trade restrictions
VAT and Tax Regulations: Tax implications and requirements for supplier-purchaser transactions including VAT registration and reporting
Product Safety Regulations: Standards and requirements ensuring products meet safety specifications and consumer protection requirements
Industry-Specific Standards: Sector-specific regulations, professional standards, and quality certifications (such as ISO and BSI) relevant to the particular industry
