UK Competition Act 1998: Primary UK competition law statute that prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position. Essential for ensuring exclusive dealing arrangements don't breach competition rules.
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for UK competition law enforcement and market investigations. Relevant for market analysis and compliance in exclusive dealing arrangements.
Retained EU VBER: Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation - provides safe harbor for certain vertical agreements, including exclusive distribution agreements that meet specific criteria.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Governs contracts for the sale of goods, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose in commercial transactions.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Regulates contracts for the supply of goods and services, particularly relevant for service elements of dealer agreements.
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Implements EU Directive on commercial agents, providing protection for commercial agents including compensation upon termination.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, ensuring fairness in business-to-business agreements.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation, relevant if the dealer will be selling to end consumers.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the use and protection of trademarks, crucial for provisions regarding the dealer's use of the supplier's marks.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the processing of personal data, relevant for customer data handling and cross-border data transfers.
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations in the UK, relevant for corporate entity considerations and authority to contract.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure transparency in supply chains and prevent modern slavery, relevant for due diligence requirements.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation, consideration, and enforcement under English common law.
Import/Export Regulations: Various regulations governing international trade, customs, and excise duties, particularly relevant for cross-border dealer arrangements.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices, relevant if the dealer will be engaging in consumer-facing activities.
