Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Key legislation governing relationships between commercial agents and their principals in England and Wales, implementing EU Directive 86/653/EEC
Sales of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, including terms and conditions of sale
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation protecting workers' rights, relevant if the commission relationship could be construed as employment
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring minimum payment standards, potentially relevant for draw payments
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours and conditions, may be relevant if relationship resembles employment
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services in the UK, relevant if contract involves regulated financial activities
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data in business relationships
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations concerning anti-money laundering requirements and financial transparency
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing anti-competitive practices and agreements between businesses
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation, consideration, and agency relationships under English common law
