Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Core legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Fundamental legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms and conditions
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing relationships between principals and commercial agents, including rights and obligations
UK GDPR: Primary data protection legislation in the UK governing how personal data must be processed, stored, and protected
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
Competition Act 1998: Legislation prohibiting anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights including copyright protection and usage
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Regulations protecting confidential business information that provides competitive advantage
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation that may be relevant if the vendor relationship could be construed as employment
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation requiring adequate procedures to prevent bribery in business relationships
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Primary legislation governing VAT obligations and requirements in business transactions
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method in England and Wales
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for dispute resolution provisions
