Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law developed through case law in England and Wales, covering formation, performance, and remedies
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property rights and interests in England and Wales
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing when third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains formal requirements for creation of valid contracts, particularly Section 2 regarding formalities for contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation that may apply if the agreement involves consumers
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing contracts relating to the sale of goods
Doctrine of Consideration: Equitable principle requiring that all parties to a contract must provide some value for the agreement to be binding
Principles of Estoppel: Equitable doctrine preventing a party from going back on their word in certain circumstances
Specific Performance: Equitable remedy requiring precise performance of contractual obligations where damages would be inadequate
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method in England and Wales
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for enforcement and dispute resolution
