Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law in England and Wales, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation governing the enforceability of contract terms and conditions in business contracts
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Law regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding exclusion and limitation clauses
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false statements made during contract formation that induced the other party to enter into the contract
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations implementing EU Directive on commercial agents, providing protection for commercial agents including compensation upon termination
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Law governing the quality and fitness for purpose of goods and services in commercial contracts
Competition Act 1998: Legislation regulating anti-competitive behavior, particularly relevant for territorial restrictions and exclusivity in distribution agreements
Trade Marks Act 1994: Law protecting registered trademarks and their use, relevant for brand protection post-distribution termination
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights, important for managing IP rights after distribution termination
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data, relevant for handling customer and business data post-termination
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, complementing UK GDPR requirements
International Sale of Goods Act 1979: Law governing international sale contracts, relevant if the distribution agreement has international elements
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Brexit legislation affecting the application of EU-derived law in the UK, including impact on cross-border distribution arrangements
