Contract Law Act 1999: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation and enforcement in England and Wales
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Key legislation governing the provision of services and setting implied terms for service contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in B2C contracts, including service provisions
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing relationships with commercial agents and their rights
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation defining employment rights and relationships, important for avoiding misclassification in service contracts
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning off-payroll working rules and contractor relationships
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation setting out health and safety requirements in work environments
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation governing intellectual property rights and their protection
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation concerning the protection and use of trademarks
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Legislation governing payment terms and late payment interest in commercial transactions
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation and dispute resolution procedures in England and Wales
Arbitration Act 1996: Legislation governing arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method
