Sale of Goods Act 1979: Key legislation governing quality and fitness for purpose of goods, transfer of title, and delivery obligations in distribution agreements
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Regulates service aspects of distribution and quality of services requirements in distribution relationships
Competition Act 1998: Governs anti-competitive agreements, vertical agreements restrictions, and market share considerations in distribution arrangements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant for distribution involving consumer sales, setting quality standards and consumer protection obligations
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Applicable if the distribution relationship could be construed as agency, protecting commercial agents' rights
EU Retained Law: Post-Brexit considerations including vertical agreements block exemption and territory restrictions
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection requirements for handling personal data in distribution operations
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects intellectual property rights in distribution relationships, particularly regarding brand usage
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property protection for materials, designs, and technology in distribution
International Trade Laws: Export/import regulations, international sanctions, and customs requirements for cross-border distribution
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Protects against false statements and misrepresentations in contract formation
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the validity and enforceability of contract terms, particularly exclusion clauses
