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Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Key legislation governing how the agreement affects and can be enforced by third parties who are not direct parties to the contract

Limitation Act 1980: Sets out statutory time limits for bringing different types of legal claims, which must be considered in settlement agreements

Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945: Legislation governing how liability can be apportioned between parties when both have contributed to loss or damage

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and sets limits on what exclusion clauses can be enforced, ensuring terms are reasonable

Doctrine of Consideration: Common law principle requiring that contracts must be supported by consideration (something of value) to be legally binding

Capacity to Contract: Common law principle requiring that all parties must have legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumers' rights and applies additional requirements if one party is acting as a consumer

Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, particularly relevant for settlement aspects

Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law, relevant when any party to the agreement is a corporate entity