Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Core legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract they are not directly party to
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods in England and Wales
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Key legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including quality standards and implied terms
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability and reasonableness
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing the relationship between commercial agents and their principals
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights including copyright, designs and patents
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the protection and registration of trademarks
Patents Act 1977: Principal law governing patent protection and enforcement in the UK
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting confidential business information and know-how
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Specific regulations governing electronic communications and privacy
Competition Act 1998: Primary legislation governing competition law and anti-competitive practices
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation covering various aspects of competition law and market regulation
TUPE Regulations 2006: Regulations protecting employees' rights when business ownership changes
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation relevant for secondment arrangements
Bribery Act 2010: Key anti-corruption legislation affecting business relationships and corporate liability
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
