Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary UK legislation governing sale of goods contracts, covering terms about title, description, quality, fitness for purpose, and remedies for breach of contract
UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods (CISG): International convention for sales contracts - while UK is not a signatory, relevant for understanding international trade context and counter-party expectations
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contractual terms that exclude or limit liability, determining which exclusion clauses are enforceable under English law
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how and when third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Incoterms 2020: International commercial terms that define responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade transactions
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislates the right to claim interest and compensation for late payment in commercial transactions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests in contracts - relevant if there's any possibility of consumer involvement in the supply chain
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for arbitration proceedings in England and Wales, relevant for dispute resolution clauses
UK Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR: Regulations governing the processing and handling of personal data, relevant if contract involves data transfer
Export/Import Regulations: Various national and international regulations governing the cross-border movement of goods, including customs requirements and trade restrictions
