Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018: Key legislation implementing the EU Trade Secrets Directive that defines trade secrets, their protection, and outlines remedies for breach. Essential for protecting confidential information in NDAs.

Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing contract formation, including consideration requirements, capacity to contract, and intention to create legal relations. Forms the fundamental basis for the agreement's enforceability.

Confidentiality Law: Common law principles of breach of confidence, including equitable duty of confidence and requirements established in Coco v Clark [1969]. Essential for enforcing confidentiality obligations.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing of personal data, including data protection principles and data subject rights. Relevant when confidential information includes personal data.

Intellectual Property Laws: Including Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, Trade Marks Act 1994, and Patents Act 1977. Relevant for protecting IP rights disclosed under the agreement.

Competition Law: Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002, governing restrictions on anti-competitive practices. Ensures non-circumvention provisions don't violate competition regulations.

Limitations Act 1980: Establishes time limits for bringing claims and enforcement periods. Important for determining the duration of confidentiality obligations and enforcement rights.

Human Rights Act 1998: Balances right to freedom of expression with confidentiality obligations. Ensures agreement provisions are compatible with human rights legislation.