Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods in England and Wales. Covers implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and description, and defines rights and remedies for both parties.

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation particularly relevant when the commercial contract includes both goods and services, establishing statutory terms for service provision.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Restricts how liability can be excluded or limited in contracts and applies a reasonableness test to contract terms.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: While primarily focused on consumer contracts, provides useful guidance and best practices for commercial contracts.

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs situations where third parties might have enforcement rights under the contract.

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation concerning payment terms and interest in commercial contracts, including statutory interest rates for late payments.

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers pre-contractual statements and representations, providing remedies for false or misleading statements made during contract negotiation.

Limitation Act 1980: Sets out the time limits within which various types of legal claims must be brought.

UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods (CISG): International treaty governing cross-border sales contracts. While the UK is not a signatory, it's relevant when dealing with international parties who are from signatory states.