Common Law principles of contract: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, performance, and termination under English common law
Contracts (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: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, particularly in business-to-business contexts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumers' rights and regulates contracts between businesses and consumers
Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, particularly relevant if the termination involves employment relationships
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equal treatment in various contexts including contractual relationships
TUPE Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business ownership changes hands or service provision changes
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours and related rights, relevant for employment-related terminations
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate relationships in the UK
Partnership Act 1890: Governs partnership relationships and their termination
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulates relationships between commercial agents and their principals, including termination provisions
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing personal data processing and transfer
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services industry activities including contractual relationships
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates consumer credit agreements and related termination provisions
Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing legal claims and affects how long rights can be enforced
Civil Procedure Rules: Governs court procedures and dispute resolution in England and Wales
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method
