Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, including implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and title
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts involving both goods and services, containing provisions about quality of service
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce contractual terms
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion and limitation clauses and sets restrictions on ability to exclude certain liabilities
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Contains mandatory consumer protection provisions for B2C transactions
UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods (CISG): International trade law framework (noting UK is not a signatory, but counterparties might be)
Incoterms 2020: International Commercial Terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade transactions
Common Law Contract Formation Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Common Law Contractual Remedies: Legal remedies including damages, specific performance, and injunctive relief
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets in the UK
Competition Act 1998: Legislation prohibiting anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing the processing and protection of personal data
Export Control Order 2008: Regulations controlling the export of goods, technology, and services
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation criminalizing bribery and requiring commercial organizations to prevent bribery
