Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Primary UK legislation implementing EU Directive 86/653/EEC on commercial agents. Governs rights and obligations in manufacturer-agent relationships, including compensation/indemnity upon termination.

Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing sale of goods contracts, defining rights, duties and remedies in commercial transactions.

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if end customers are consumers. Sets out consumer rights and business obligations in supply of goods and services.

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs when third parties can enforce terms of a contract, important for distribution chain relationships.

Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position, crucial for territorial restrictions and exclusive arrangements.

Enterprise Act 2002: Complements Competition Act, dealing with market investigations and merger control.

Common Law Agency Principles: Legal principles established through case law governing agency relationships, including authority, duties, and rights of agents.

UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulations governing the processing and handling of personal data, relevant for customer information handling.

Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation requiring adequate procedures to prevent bribery, crucial for commercial relationships.

Value Added Tax Act 1994: Tax legislation governing VAT obligations in commercial transactions and commission payments.

International Trade Laws: Various regulations governing cross-border trade, including export/import rules and currency exchange regulations if applicable.