Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, covering aspects like title, description, quality, fitness for purpose and sale by sample
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts for supply of services and implied terms about care, skill, time of performance and consideration
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation that may apply if the vendor agreement involves B2C transactions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates clauses that exclude or restrict liability, particularly important for limitation of liability clauses
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing relationships with commercial agents, including rights, duties and termination provisions
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing and transfer of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Export Control Order 2008: Controls on the export of strategic goods, technology and services
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management and pollution control
