Common Law Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract termination under English common law, including breach, repudiation, and proper notice requirements

Contract Act 1999: Legislation governing the formation and enforcement of contracts in England and Wales

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and sets limits on the extent to which liability for breach of contract can be excluded

Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including statutory notice periods and termination procedures for employment contracts

Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discriminatory practices in contract termination, particularly relevant for employment contracts

TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations protecting employees' rights when business ownership changes

Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing the relationship between commercial agents and their principals, including termination rights

Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, including termination rights for breach of contract

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs contracts for the supply of goods and services, including termination provisions

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights in contract termination where one party is a consumer

Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing legal actions relating to contract termination

EU Withdrawal Act 2018: Impacts contracts affected by Brexit, including termination provisions that reference EU law

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Specific regulations for terminating financial services contracts and agreements

Construction Act 1996: Specific provisions for terminating construction contracts, including payment and adjudication procedures