Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Core legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract. Essential for defining scope of contractual rights and obligations beyond immediate parties.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes implied terms in contracts for the supply of goods and services, including requirements for reasonable care, skill, and fitness for purpose.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates clauses that exclude or limit liability, particularly important for limitation of liability and indemnity provisions in MSAs.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if B2C elements exist, setting out consumer rights and business obligations in service provision.
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, relevant for digital service provision.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation affecting service agreements involving staff transfers or employment-related services.
IR35 Legislation: Tax rules affecting contracts with contractors/consultants, crucial for determining employment status for tax purposes.
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Governs rights of agency workers, relevant if temporary staff are involved in service delivery.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Principal legislation governing intellectual property rights, crucial for IP ownership and licensing provisions.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs trademark protection and usage, important for brand protection and licensing in service agreements.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Sets statutory interest rates for late payments in commercial transactions.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013: Additional rules on payment terms and compensation for late payment in commercial contracts.
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation requiring adequate procedures to prevent bribery, affecting compliance provisions.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure no slavery or human trafficking in their supply chains, affecting compliance requirements.
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior, relevant for exclusivity and restriction clauses.
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Governs electronic signatures and electronic commerce, important for contract execution.
Common Law - Consideration: Legal principle requiring exchange of value for contract validity.
Common Law - Offer and Acceptance: Fundamental principles determining how and when a contract is formed.
Common Law - Breach of Contract: Principles governing what constitutes breach and consequences thereof.
Common Law - Remedies and Damages: Legal principles determining available remedies and calculation of damages for contract breaches.
