Contract Law: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts in England and Wales
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations implementing EU Directive on commercial agents, governing rights and obligations of commercial agents
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Legislation protecting businesses from misleading marketing practices and establishing marketing standards
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair trading practices and establishing business conduct standards
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for data protection and privacy, governing how personal information can be collected and processed
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation for financial services regulation, relevant if financial services are involved in franchise operations
Competition Act 1998: Principal competition law statute prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation governing market regulation and competition law enforcement
Law of Agency: Common law principles governing principal-agent relationships, including fiduciary duties and authority scope
British Franchise Association Code of Ethics: Industry standards and ethical guidelines for franchise operations in the UK
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring businesses to implement anti-money laundering controls and due diligence procedures
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing trademark protection and licensing, crucial for franchise brand protection
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights including copyright and design rights
Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations 2015: Framework for resolving disputes through alternative methods to court proceedings
