Contracts Act 1999: Primary legislation governing contract formation and enforcement in England and Wales
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Regulates contracts for the sale of goods, including quality standards and implied terms
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation regarding property rights and security interests in England and Wales
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate transactions in the UK
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Regulates interest charges on late commercial payments and provides statutory right to claim interest
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Framework for financial services regulation and financial transactions in the UK
Bills of Exchange Act 1882: Governs negotiable instruments and certain payment mechanisms in commercial transactions
Insolvency Act 1986: Regulates corporate and personal insolvency procedures and creditor rights
Enterprise Act 2002: Reformed insolvency law and introduced changes to corporate rescue procedures
Financial Collateral Arrangements (No.2) Regulations 2003: Governs security arrangements in financial transactions and their enforcement
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Primary legislation governing VAT obligations and procedures in the UK
Rome I Regulation: EU regulation determining applicable law in international contracts (retained in UK law post-Brexit)
Brussels I Regulation (Recast): Determines jurisdiction in international disputes (retained in UK law post-Brexit)
Common Law Principles: Body of case law covering contract formation, consideration, breach, remedies, and assignment principles
