Commercial Agents Regulations: Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 - Governs the relationship between principals and commercial agents, including rights, duties, and compensation
Sale of Goods Act: Sale of Goods Act 1979 - Regulates contracts for the sale of goods, including quality standards, transfer of property, and remedies for breach
Supply of Goods and Services Act: Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 - Provides implied terms in contracts for the supply of goods and services
Third Parties Rights: Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 - Determines when third parties can enforce terms of a contract
Competition Law: Competition Act 1998 - Regulates anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair market practices
Consumer Protection: Consumer Rights Act 2015 - Protects consumer interests in cases where the manufacturing representative deals with consumers
Employment Status: Employment Rights Act 1996 and Working Time Regulations 1998 - Need to clearly differentiate between independent contractor and employee status
Data Protection Framework: UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 - Governs the processing and handling of personal data in business relationships
Intellectual Property Rights: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Trade Marks Act 1994 - Protects intellectual property rights in manufacturing and distribution
Competition Compliance: EU retained law and UK Competition Law - Ensures compliance with both domestic and retained EU competition regulations
International Trade Regulations: Export control and customs regulations - Governs international trade aspects if the agreement involves cross-border activities
Common Law Principles: Fundamental contract law principles including formation, consideration, breach, and remedies under English common law
Industry Regulations: Sector-specific requirements, health and safety regulations, and product safety standards relevant to the manufacturing industry
