Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Core legislation governing commercial agency relationships in the UK, implementing EU Directive 86/653/EEC. Covers rights, obligations and termination of commercial agents.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for referral relationships and commission structures.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures the agreement doesn't contain anti-competitive provisions or restrict trade unfairly.
Bribery Act 2010: Addresses anti-corruption measures and ensures proper conduct in business relationships, including referral fees and commissions.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling and processing of personal data that may be shared between parties in the referral relationship.
Common Law Agency Principles: Fundamental legal principles governing agency relationships, including authority, duties, and obligations of agents.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Protects against false or misleading statements made during contract formation.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the agent will be dealing with consumers, ensuring consumer protection requirements are met.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Important for establishing clear distinction between agent status and employment relationship.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Ensures compliance with anti-money laundering requirements in business relationships.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the use of trademarks and brand elements in the agency relationship.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights that may be shared or used in the course of the agency relationship.
