Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Key legislation governing whether third parties can enforce terms of the contract. Essential for defining scope of contractual rights and obligations beyond immediate parties.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Fundamental legislation for B2C relationships, covering unfair terms and consumer rights. Must be considered if services might involve consumers.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs quality and fitness for purpose of services, implying terms about reasonable care and skill in service provision.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Essential data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected within the contract scope.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Crucial legislation limiting ability to exclude or restrict liability and governing reasonableness of contract terms.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures compliance with competition law and affects exclusivity provisions in the contract.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires consideration of supply chain compliance and may require modern slavery statements in certain cases.
Bribery Act 2010: Sets requirements for anti-corruption compliance and due diligence procedures in business relationships.
Companies Act 2006: Governs corporate authority to contract and corporate governance requirements.
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Regulates electronic signatures and digital communications in contractual relationships.
Common Law Principles: Essential principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, misrepresentation, and breach remedies.
PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations): Specific regulations governing electronic communications and marketing, complementing general data protection laws.
