Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law in England and Wales, including formation, consideration, and breach
Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation governing the regulation of contract terms and controlling unfair terms in contracts
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (UCTA): Law restricting how businesses can exclude or limit their liability, particularly in standard form contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation that may apply if the vendor contract involves consumer relationships
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, including quality standards and implied terms
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Law governing contracts for the supply of services and the implied terms in such contracts
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations protecting commercial agents, including specific termination requirements and compensation
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting confidential business information and trade secrets during and after contract termination
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including handling of personal data during contract termination
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing and transfer of personal data
Notice Requirements: Statutory and contractual requirements for providing notice of termination to the vendor
Damage Mitigation: Legal principle requiring parties to take reasonable steps to minimize losses resulting from contract termination
Post-termination Obligations: Continuing obligations that survive contract termination, such as confidentiality and non-compete clauses
