Competition Act 1998: Primary UK legislation governing competition law, including Chapter I prohibition on anti-competitive agreements and vertical agreements block exemption. Essential for ensuring the distribution agreement complies with competition law requirements.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing sale of goods in UK, covering provisions for title, quality, and fitness for purpose, plus implied terms in sale contracts.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for distribution agreements involving consumer sales, covering product quality and safety requirements.
English Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, performance, and enforcement, including principles of agency law relevant to distribution relationships.
Retained EU Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation: Post-Brexit retained EU law governing vertical agreements, including market share thresholds, hardcore restrictions, and permitted territorial restrictions.
UN Convention on International Sale of Goods (CISG): Although UK is not a signatory, may be relevant when dealing with international parties in distribution agreements.
Product-Specific Regulations: Regulatory requirements specific to the type of goods being distributed, which must be considered in the agreement terms.
UK GDPR: Data protection regulations that must be considered if the distribution agreement involves processing of personal data.
Export/Import Regulations: Relevant trade regulations and requirements if the distribution agreement involves international trade.
Intellectual Property Laws: Laws protecting trademarks, patents, and other IP rights that need to be addressed in the distribution agreement.
