Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, defining rights and obligations in commercial transactions
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms and conditions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in distribution contracts involving consumer goods
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair competition in distribution agreements
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplements competition law and provides framework for market regulation
UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Post-Brexit agreement governing trade relations between UK and EU, relevant for international distribution
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations protecting commercial agents' rights and defining obligations in distribution relationships
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects trademark rights in distribution agreements and brand usage
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights protection in distribution agreements
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing the handling of personal data in business relationships
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection principles, complementing UK GDPR
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false statements and representations made during contract formation
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the use and enforceability of unfair terms in commercial contracts
Retained Vertical Agreements Block Exemption: Post-Brexit regulation exempting certain vertical agreements from competition law restrictions
