Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property rights and interests in England and Wales, essential for any settlement involving property transfers or rights
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for ensuring settlement terms are properly enforceable
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing different types of legal claims, important for understanding limitation periods in settlement context
Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for settlement formalities and court procedures
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key employment legislation that may be relevant if the settlement involves employment-related disputes
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination, crucial if settlement involves discrimination claims or equal rights issues
ACAS Code of Practice: Guidelines for handling employment disputes and settlements, particularly relevant for employment-related settlements
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles regarding contract formation, consideration, and enforcement established through case law
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if one party is acting as a consumer in the settlement
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling of personal data, important if settlement involves data protection issues or personal information
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulations implementing GDPR principles in UK law
Without Prejudice Principle: Legal principle protecting settlement negotiations from being used as evidence in court proceedings
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false statements made during contract formation, relevant for ensuring settlement terms are based on accurate representations
