Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales. While consultants are typically not employees, this Act is crucial for understanding the distinction and ensuring proper classification of the relationship.

Equality Act 2010: Ensures the termination process is not discriminatory based on protected characteristics and provides framework for fair treatment.

Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law governing formation, terms, and termination of consulting agreements under English law.

UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling of personal data during and after the consulting relationship, including data return or deletion requirements.

Companies Act 2006: Relevant if the consultant holds any corporate positions or directorships that need to be addressed in the termination.

IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning off-payroll working rules and proper classification of consultants for tax purposes.

Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Governs the protection of trade secrets and confidential information, particularly relevant for post-termination obligations.