Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation governing partnership relationships in England and Wales, defining rights, duties, and liabilities of partners

Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Legislation governing limited partnerships, where at least one partner has limited liability

Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Law governing LLPs, providing framework for partnerships with corporate personality

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far parties can exclude or limit liability through contract terms

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Main consumer protection legislation affecting business-to-consumer contracts and relationships

Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods between parties

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Regulates contracts for the supply of goods and services, implying terms about quality and fitness

Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Implements EU Directive on commercial agents, protecting agents in their relationships with principals

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights including copyright and design rights

Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK

Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market positions

UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation implementing European-style data protection standards in UK law

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices between traders and consumers

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out measures to prevent use of business relationships for money laundering purposes

Customs and Excise Management Act 1979: Controls import and export procedures and requirements for goods

Product Safety Regulations: Various regulations ensuring products meet safety standards before being sold in the UK market

Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection and waste management obligations

Value Added Tax Act 1994: Main legislation governing VAT obligations and procedures in business transactions

Common Law Contract Principles: Established case law principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations