Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for sale of goods, including implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and description. Defines fundamental rights and remedies for both parties in sales contracts.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation applicable when agreement includes services alongside goods. Contains implied terms about service quality and standards.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates and limits the ability to exclude or restrict liability in contracts. Particularly important for standard form contracts and unfair terms.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: While primarily focused on consumer contracts, influences B2B contracts and sets important standards for quality and fairness in commercial relationships.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest charges on late payments in commercial transactions.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines how and when third parties may derive rights from a contract to which they are not direct parties.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers pre-contractual statements and provides remedies for misrepresentation in contract formation.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures commercial agreements comply with competition law and do not create unfair market advantages.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the processing of personal data in commercial relationships and ensures compliance with data protection principles.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Addresses supply chain considerations and requires certain businesses to ensure their commercial relationships are free from slavery and human trafficking.
