Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Fundamental legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and their rights, which may be relevant if the business relationship involves third-party beneficiaries
Common law principles of contract termination: Legal principles established through case law that govern how contracts can be terminated, including requirements for valid termination and consequences
Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Regulations protecting commercial agents' rights in the termination of agency relationships, including potential compensation or indemnity requirements
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the quality and standards of goods and services, which may need to be addressed in termination arrangements
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Law governing interest on late payments in commercial transactions, relevant for settling final payments during termination
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation protecting employment rights, which may be relevant if the business relationship involves staff transfers or employment elements
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings regulations protecting employees' rights when businesses change hands or service providers change
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing how personal data should be handled during and after the termination of a business relationship
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, relevant for managing data transfer and deletion during relationship termination
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, which may apply if the business relationship involves financial services activities
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition, which may affect terms of termination and future business restrictions
Enterprise Act 2002: Law governing business practices and market competition, relevant for ensuring termination terms don't unfairly restrict trade
