Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and needs to be considered for any provisions affecting parties beyond the main contracting entities
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far parties can exclude or limit liability, particularly important in long-term agreements where risk allocation is crucial
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Deals with false statements made during contract negotiation and provides remedies for misrepresentation
Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Protects commercial agents in their relationships with principals, particularly relevant if the partnership involves agency arrangements
Partnership Act 1890: Provides the foundational rules governing partnerships in England and Wales, may be relevant depending on the partnership structure
Competition Act 1998: Ensures the partnership agreement doesn't contain anti-competitive provisions that could violate competition law
Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the processing of personal data and implements UK GDPR requirements, crucial for data sharing between partners
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires consideration of modern slavery and human trafficking risks in business relationships and supply chains
Bribery Act 2010: Sets out anti-bribery provisions that must be reflected in the agreement's compliance obligations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant if the partnership involves financial services activities, requiring specific regulatory compliance measures
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Must be considered if the partnership's activities involve providing goods or services to consumers
Employment Rights Act 1996: Protects workers' rights and must be considered if the partnership affects employment relationships
TUPE Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business ownership changes, relevant if the partnership involves transfer of staff
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and must be addressed in terms of IP ownership and licensing between partners
Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates trademark usage and protection, important for brand-related aspects of the partnership
