Law of Contract: Common law principles governing formation, execution, and enforcement of contracts in England and Wales
Contract Rights of Third Parties Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding exclusion and limitation clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation affecting contracts between businesses and consumers
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate entities in the UK
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation protecting workers' rights and governing employment relationships
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in contractual relationships
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment Regulations protecting employees' rights when businesses transfer ownership
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for bringing legal claims and actions
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation and settlement procedures in England and Wales
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing the processing and handling of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation regulating financial services and markets in the UK
Doctrine of Consideration: Common law principle requiring exchange of value for contracts to be legally binding
Mutual Release Principles: Legal principles governing the mutual discharge of obligations and claims between parties
Severability Doctrine: Legal principle allowing contract provisions to remain valid even if other parts are found unenforceable
Entire Agreement Doctrine: Legal principle stating that the written contract contains all terms agreed between the parties
