Competition Act 1998: Primary legislation governing competition law in the UK, particularly relevant for exclusive arrangements through Chapter I and II prohibitions on anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation that complements the Competition Act and provides for market investigations and merger control, relevant for exclusive commercial relationships
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for consumer protection, applicable if the exclusive provider agreement involves consumer-facing services or products
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, important for understanding the scope and limitations of exclusivity arrangements
Retained EU Competition Law: Post-Brexit retained principles from EU competition law that remain relevant to UK competition law and exclusive arrangements
VABER (Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation): Regulations providing exemptions for certain vertical agreements from competition law restrictions, crucial for exclusive distribution and supply arrangements
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations that form the basis of any valid contract
Restraint of Trade Doctrine: Common law principle that restricts enforceability of terms that unreasonably restrict trade or commercial activity
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including UK GDPR, relevant if the agreement involves processing of personal data
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring consideration of supply chain transparency and modern slavery prevention measures in commercial relationships
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, relevant if the exclusive provider agreement involves physical goods
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of services and implied terms in such contracts
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation providing for interest on late payments in commercial transactions, relevant for payment terms in provider agreements
