Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods. Key focus on Section 14 regarding implied terms about quality/fitness. Important for 'As Is' sales as they typically aim to exclude these warranties.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Crucial for B2C (business to consumer) transactions. Establishes statutory rights that cannot be excluded when dealing with consumers. Less relevant for B2B transactions.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion clauses and requires them to be reasonable in B2B contracts. Notably prohibits exclusion of liability for death or personal injury.

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers false statements made during pre-contract negotiations and sets out disclosure requirements.

Common Law - Contract Formation: Fundamental principles including offer and acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.

Contract Capacity Requirements: Legal requirements regarding parties' capacity to contract and the necessity for certainty of terms.

Limitation of Liability: Principles governing how and to what extent liability can be limited or excluded in the contract.