Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing music copyright protection, sound recording rights, publishing rights, moral rights of creators, and duration of copyright protection in the UK.

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Governs the formal requirements for creating valid contracts, particularly relevant for rights assignments and property transfers in music contracts.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and provides protection against unreasonable contract terms, particularly important in artist-label relationships.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: May apply if the artist is considered a consumer in certain contexts, providing additional protections and rights.

Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant if the relationship between label and artist could be construed as employment rather than purely contractual.

Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in the music industry, particularly relevant for exclusivity clauses.

UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the processing and protection of personal data, crucial for artist information handling and marketing activities.

Trade Marks Act 1994: Relevant for protecting artist and label branding, names, and logos used in commercial activities.

PPL Guidelines: Phonographic Performance Limited regulations governing the licensing of recorded music and collection of performance royalties.

PRS Regulations: Performing Rights Society rules governing music publishing rights and performance royalties collection.

International Copyright Conventions: Various international treaties and conventions affecting cross-border copyright protection and licensing of music.