Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Key legislation governing relationships between principals and commercial agents, including mandatory provisions for compensation/indemnity upon termination
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position, affecting exclusivity and territory restrictions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if end customers are consumers, establishing rights and protections that must be considered in the distribution chain
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the processing and sharing of personal data between channel partners and with customers
Bribery Act 2010: Sets anti-corruption requirements and compliance obligations for business relationships
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Establishes requirements for contracts and property-related provisions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Limits ability to exclude or restrict liability in business contracts
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the use and protection of trademarks in channel partner relationships
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in marketing materials, software, and other assets
Employment Rights Act 1996: Helps define the distinction between independent contractors and employees
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulates rights of agency workers and affects structuring of channel partner relationships
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant for channel partners dealing with financial products or services
Export Control Regulations: Governs international trade aspects of channel partner activities
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, interpretation, and enforcement
Retained EU Law: Post-Brexit EU-derived legislation affecting distribution arrangements in UK law
