Competition Act 1998: Key UK legislation governing anti-competitive agreements, including Chapter I prohibitions. Particularly relevant for vertical agreements and exclusive distribution arrangements.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Crucial for distribution agreements involving consumer goods, particularly regarding unfair contract terms provisions.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Establishes fundamental principles of sale contracts, including title and quality requirements in English law.
Retained EU VABER: Post-Brexit retained EU Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation, governing territory restrictions and online sales rules.
UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Critical for distribution involving EU territories, covering customs and trade requirements post-Brexit.
Export Control Act 2002: Regulates export licensing requirements and trade restrictions for international distribution.
International Sanctions Regulations: Ensures compliance with trade sanctions and requires restricted party screening in international trade.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs intellectual property rights protection in distribution agreements, particularly regarding trademark usage.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in distribution relationships, including product designs and marketing materials.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the processing and transfer of personal data in international distribution relationships.
ICC Incoterms: International Commercial Terms defining parties' obligations and risks in international goods delivery.
Agency Law Principles: Common law principles distinguishing distribution relationships from agency arrangements.
