Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations under English common law
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding exclusion and limitation clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation that may apply if the franchise business deals with consumers
UK Competition Act 1998: Primary competition law statute in the UK, including Chapter I prohibition on anti-competitive agreements
Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation: Regulation providing safe harbor for certain vertical agreements under competition law
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation providing framework for UK competition law and market investigations
Trade Marks Act 1994: Principal legislation governing trademark protection, essential for franchise brand protection
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights including copyright, designs and patents
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key employment legislation relevant for determining employment status and rights
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations governing rights of agency workers, relevant for franchise relationship classification
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Legislation governing commercial property leases, relevant if franchise involves premises
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Regulations protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair business practices
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering regulations requiring certain due diligence and compliance measures
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Primary legislation governing VAT, relevant for franchise fee structures and financial arrangements
