Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing sale of goods contracts, defining rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Fundamental contract law legislation dealing with formalities for creation of contracts relating to land and property

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when one party is a consumer, providing additional protections and rights for consumer contracts

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs statements made during contract negotiations and provides remedies for misrepresentation

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets, particularly relevant if forward contract involves financial instruments

European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR): Post-Brexit UK version governing derivatives reporting and clearing requirements

Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims related to the contract

Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010: Relevant legislation if insurance aspects are involved in the forward purchase contract

Electronic Communications Act 2000: Governs electronic execution and communications if the contract will be executed electronically