Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Fundamental legislation governing property transactions and formal requirements for contracts, particularly requirements for written form and signatures
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and their rights under contractual agreements
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation that sets out fundamental employment rights if the counter offer relates to employment terms
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in contractual relationships and employment
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation governing business-to-consumer contracts and consumer protection if the counter offer involves a consumer transaction
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations providing additional protection for consumers in various types of contracts, including distance selling
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled in contractual relationships
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data handling
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services contracts and transactions if the counter offer involves financial services
Estate Agents Act 1979: Legislation governing property transactions and estate agency work if the counter offer relates to property matters
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing the validity of electronic signatures and electronic communications in contractual matters
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring minimum pay requirements are met if the counter offer involves employment terms
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, rest periods, and related rights if the counter offer involves employment terms
