Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law established through case law, covering formation, performance, and termination of contracts

Law of Property Act 1925: Legislation governing property rights and interests, relevant if the contract termination involves property matters

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Law allowing third parties to enforce contractual terms in certain circumstances, which may affect termination rights

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly important when assessing the validity of termination clauses

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in contracts, applicable if one party is a consumer

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing contracts between traders and consumers, including cancellation rights

Interpretation Act 1978: Legislation providing rules for interpreting statutory provisions, including how time periods are calculated

Employment Rights Act 1996: Law governing employment relationships, relevant if the termination involves an employment contract

Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations protecting commercial agents' rights, including specific termination provisions for agency agreements

Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic communications and signatures, relevant for electronic delivery of termination notices

Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, relevant when dealing with corporate entities in contract termination

Limitation Act 1980: Law setting time limits for legal claims, important for understanding deadline constraints in contract termination

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's primary data protection legislation, relevant when handling personal data during contract termination

UK GDPR: UK's version of the General Data Protection Regulation, governing personal data processing in contract documentation