Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for sale of goods, including implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and description. Defines rights and remedies for both parties.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation relevant when agreement includes services alongside goods. Contains implied terms about service quality.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion clauses, determines which terms can/cannot be excluded, and introduces reasonableness test for B2B contracts.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Mandatory consumer protection legislation for B2C contracts. Contains provisions that cannot be contracted out of in consumer contracts.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing third-party rights in contracts and their enforcement.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation concerning payment terms and statutory interest on late commercial payments.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures compliance with competition law, particularly relevant for exclusive supply arrangements.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing of personal data in commercial relationships.
United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG): International trade law framework (UK not a signatory, but relevant for international parties).
Export Control Order 2008: Legislation governing the export of goods from the UK.
