Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and their rights under the agreement
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how businesses can exclude or limit their liability, particularly in standard form contracts
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for false or misleading statements made during contract formation
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing of personal data and ensures data protection compliance in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection law, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, marketing, and cookies
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights related to creative works, designs, and inventions
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection and use of trade marks in the UK
Patents Act 1977: Regulates patent protection and enforcement in the UK
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for merger control and market investigations
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, management, and operation in the UK
Partnership Act 1890: Defines and regulates business partnerships in the UK
Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation protecting employees' rights and defining employment relationships
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business ownership changes (TUPE)
Arbitration Act 1996: Governs arbitration proceedings as an alternative dispute resolution method
Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales
