Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, performance, and enforcement in England and Wales, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law dealing with false statements made during contract negotiations that induce parties to enter into contracts
Trade Marks Act 1994: Primary legislation governing trademark protection, registration, and enforcement in the UK
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Main UK legislation protecting intellectual property rights including copyright, designs, and patents
Passing Off (Common Law): Common law protection against misrepresentation of one's goods or services as being associated with another's brand or business
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation affecting business-to-consumer relationships and contracts
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations prohibiting unfair commercial practices between traders and consumers
CAP Code: UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing, setting standards for advertising and marketing communications
BCAP Code: UK Code of Broadcast Advertising governing standards for broadcast advertisements
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications, including marketing communications and cookies
Competition Act 1998: Primary legislation prohibiting anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market positions
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation dealing with competition law, market investigations, and consumer protection
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business activities
Bribery Act 2010: Legislation criminalizing bribery and requiring commercial organizations to prevent bribery
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring large businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
