Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing contracts for the supply of services, setting out implied terms about service quality and reasonable care
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable if the client is a consumer rather than a business
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing the handling and protection of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation restricting the use and enforcement of exclusion clauses in contracts
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Law allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Professional Negligence Law: Legal principles governing the standard of care expected from professional service providers
Confidentiality Law: Legal principles protecting confidential information and trade secrets
SRA Code of Conduct: Regulatory requirements from the Solicitors Regulation Authority governing professional conduct
Law Society Guidelines: Professional standards and best practices established by the Law Society of England and Wales
Professional Indemnity Insurance Requirements: Regulatory requirements for maintaining professional indemnity insurance coverage
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation distinguishing between employment and self-employment status
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation governing off-payroll working rules and contractor status
