Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law established through case law, covering formation, performance, and termination of contracts
Law of Property Act 1925: Legislation governing property rights and interests, relevant if the contract termination involves property matters
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Law allowing third parties to enforce contractual terms in certain circumstances, which may affect termination rights
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly important when assessing the validity of termination clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in contracts, applicable if one party is a consumer
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing contracts between traders and consumers, including cancellation rights
Interpretation Act 1978: Legislation providing rules for interpreting statutory provisions, including how time periods are calculated
Employment Rights Act 1996: Law governing employment relationships, relevant if the termination involves an employment contract
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations protecting commercial agents' rights, including specific termination provisions for agency agreements
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic communications and signatures, relevant for electronic delivery of termination notices
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, relevant when dealing with corporate entities in contract termination
Limitation Act 1980: Law setting time limits for legal claims, important for understanding deadline constraints in contract termination
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's primary data protection legislation, relevant when handling personal data during contract termination
UK GDPR: UK's version of the General Data Protection Regulation, governing personal data processing in contract documentation
