Contracts Act 1999: Primary legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in England and Wales
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in contracts where one party is acting as a consumer
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest charges on late commercial payments
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits how far civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims relating to contracts
Offer and Acceptance Principle: Common law principle requiring clear offer and acceptance to form a valid contract
Consideration Principle: Common law requirement that something of value must be exchanged between parties for a valid contract
Legal Relations Principle: Common law principle requiring parties to intend to create legally binding relations
Contractual Capacity Principle: Common law principle requiring parties to have legal capacity to enter into contracts
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing of personal data in contracts and business relationships
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic signatures and electronic communications in contracts
Fraud Act 2006: Criminal law statute relevant to anti-fraud provisions in contracts
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring certain due diligence and compliance measures in financial transactions
