Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and is crucial for understanding the scope of the hold harmless provisions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded or restricted
Companies Act 2006: Sets out disclosure requirements and corporate obligations relevant to due diligence processes
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling and protection of personal and sensitive data during due diligence investigations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant when the due diligence involves financial services or regulated activities
Professional Negligence Law: Common law principles governing professional liability and standard of care in due diligence activities
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Deals with false or misleading statements made during the due diligence process
Civil Evidence Act 1995: Governs the admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings, relevant for potential disputes
Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, important for enforcement and disputes
