Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing the supply of goods and services, setting out implied terms and conditions in supplier contracts
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations protecting commercial agents, particularly relevant for termination notice periods and compensation
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, important for supply chain relationships
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Legislation regarding payment terms and interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Breach of Contract Principles: Legal principles governing what constitutes a breach and remedies available under English law
Reasonable Notice Doctrine: Common law principles regarding reasonable notice periods for contract termination
Repudiatory Breach Doctrine: Legal principle concerning fundamental breaches that justify immediate contract termination
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if the supply chain involves consumer goods or services
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing personal data protection, relevant for data handling aspects of supplier relationships
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring transparency in supply chains regarding modern slavery and human trafficking
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and regulations that may apply depending on the nature of goods or services
Post-Brexit EU Retained Law: European Union laws retained in UK law after Brexit that may affect supplier relationships
