Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract they are not directly party to. Essential when project involves potential third-party beneficiaries.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Regulates contracts involving the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for projects involving consumers, defining rights and obligations in consumer contracts.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Establishes rules about interest on late payments in commercial transactions and payment terms.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental legislation governing employment relationships, important if project involves staff or contractor management.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulates working hours, breaks, and holiday entitlements for workers involved in the project.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out the framework for workplace health and safety regulations that must be considered in project execution.
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled and processed in UK projects.
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection rules, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data handling.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including contract formation, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract.
