Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations under English common law
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumers in contracts with businesses (relevant if consultant is an individual)
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining employment status for tax purposes in contractual relationships
Employment Rights Act 1996: Defines employment rights and helps distinguish between employees and contractors
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting rights of agency workers and defining their status
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights including ownership of work created during consultancy
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects trademarks and related intellectual property rights
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT obligations in business relationships and transactions
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets
Equality Act 2010: Prevents discrimination and promotes equality in business relationships
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Ensures safety standards when work is performed on client premises
