Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and affects how rights and obligations may extend beyond the main contracting parties
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms for contracts involving the supply of services, including requirements for reasonable care and skill, reasonable time for performance, and consideration
Companies Act 2006: Relevant when contracting parties are companies, governing corporate capacity, execution of documents, and directors' duties
Partnership Act 1890: Applicable if any party is a partnership, defining partnership relations and authority to contract
Employment Rights Act 1996: Important for ensuring subconsultant agreement doesn't inadvertently create employment relationships and rights
IR35/Off-Payroll Working Rules: Tax legislation determining whether a contractor should be treated as an employee for tax purposes
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Ensures proper classification of workers and their rights if deemed to be agency workers
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures compliance with minimum wage requirements if applicable to the arrangement
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and their transfer or license in the context of subconsultant work
Trade Marks Act 1994: Relevant for protecting and managing trademark rights in subconsultant relationships
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data, including data sharing between consultant parties
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Restricts the extent to which liability can be excluded or limited in contracts
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires consideration of modern slavery and human trafficking prevention in business relationships
Bribery Act 2010: Sets out anti-bribery compliance requirements for business relationships
Common Law - Privity of Contract: Legal doctrine determining who can enforce contractual rights and obligations
Common Law - Contract Formation: Principles governing offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Professional Indemnity Insurance Requirements: Industry-specific requirements for professional insurance coverage
Health and Safety Regulations: Relevant health and safety requirements depending on the nature of consulting work
