Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, performance, and remedies in England and Wales
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation that restricts how businesses can exclude or limit their liability in contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights and governing business-to-consumer contracts
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing false statements made during contract negotiation and formation
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods between parties
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Law regulating contracts for the supply of goods and services
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and supplementary provisions to UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Rules governing privacy and electronic communications, including marketing communications
IR35 Regulations: Tax legislation affecting contractors and off-payroll working arrangements
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Laws protecting the rights of agency workers and temporary staff
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Principal legislation governing VAT in the UK
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Rules requiring businesses to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights in the UK
Trade Marks Act 1994: Law governing the registration and protection of trademarks
Competition Act 1998: Legislation prohibiting anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Law governing market regulation and enterprise matters including company mergers
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal recognition of electronic signatures and communications
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Rules governing electronic commerce and online business activities
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation regulating financial services industry and markets in the UK
