Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation governing regulated financial activities, essential if the guarantee involves financial services or regulated activities

Consumer Credit Act 1974: Key legislation that must be considered if any party to the guarantee agreement is a consumer

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for guarantee arrangements involving multiple parties

Statute of Frauds 1677: Historical but still relevant legislation requiring guarantees to be made in writing and signed to be enforceable

Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles covering offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations

Doctrine of Privity: Common law principle determining who can enforce contractual rights

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations governing anti-money laundering requirements in financial arrangements

GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal data in contractual relationships

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if any party is a consumer, providing additional protections and requirements

Value Added Tax Act 1994: Tax legislation relevant for VAT implications of guarantee fees

Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013: Legislation affecting banking and financial services structures, relevant for guarantee arrangements involving banks