Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing property law in England and Wales, particularly focusing on sections relating to assignment of property rights and requirements for valid transfers of legal interests

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Key legislation specifying formalities for contracts, particularly Section 2 which sets out requirements for written contracts in property transactions

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce contractual terms and its implications for assignment of contracts

Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles including offer and acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract

Assignment Principles: Common law rules governing notice requirements, which rights and obligations can/cannot be assigned, and timing of assignment

Land Registration Act 2002: If property-related, legislation governing requirements for registration and priority rules in land transactions

Sale of Goods Act 1979: If commercial contract involves goods, legislation governing rights and obligations in sale of goods contracts

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services in commercial context

Consumer Rights Act 2015: If consumer-related, comprehensive legislation protecting consumer rights in contracts for goods, services, and digital content

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations providing additional protection for consumers in contracts, particularly for distance and off-premises contracts