Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract. Essential for determining who can enforce rights under the consulting agreement.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms for contracts involving services, including that services must be carried out with reasonable care and skill.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if consulting with individuals rather than businesses. Provides consumer protection and mandatory terms.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, determining which liability limitations are enforceable.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Important for ensuring the agreement doesn't inadvertently create an employment relationship.
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation affecting contractors and consultants, determining employment status for tax purposes.
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: May be relevant if the consultant is engaged through an agency, protecting workers' rights.
UK GDPR: Governs the processing of personal data and mandatory data protection requirements.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Crucial for intellectual property provisions, especially regarding work created during the consultation.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Relevant for protecting and using trademarks in the course of consulting work.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures the agreement doesn't contain anti-competitive provisions.
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law considerations, particularly for larger consulting arrangements.
