Restraint of Trade Doctrine: Common law principle that governs the enforceability of restrictive covenants, requiring them to be reasonable and protecting legitimate business interests
Competition Act 1998: Primary UK legislation governing competition law, prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: UK legislation providing framework for merger control and market investigations in competition matters
Article 101 TFEU: Retained EU law post-Brexit prohibiting anti-competitive agreements that may affect trade and competition
Contract Law Common Law Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, interpretation, and enforcement in English law
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly those limiting liability or creating unreasonable restrictions
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing false statements made during contract formation that induce parties to enter into agreements
Partnership Act 1890: Primary legislation governing the rights and duties of business partners in traditional partnerships
Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Legislation governing the formation and operation of limited partnerships
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Law governing the creation and operation of LLPs, combining partnership flexibility with limited liability
Employment Rights Act 1996: While not directly applicable, provides comparative guidance on reasonable restrictions in professional relationships
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-compete provisions do not discriminate unfairly against protected characteristics
