Statute of Frauds 1677: Fundamental legislation requiring guarantees to be made in writing and signed to be legally enforceable
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for guarantee beneficiaries
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable if the guarantee involves a consumer party
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, including limitations on exclusion clauses in guarantees
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, relevant if the guarantee is provided by a financial institution
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Contract Construction Principles: Legal principles governing how contracts should be interpreted and construed under English law
Doctrine of Privity: Legal principle determining who can enforce contractual rights and obligations
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable to financial institutions providing guarantees
PRA Requirements: Prudential Regulation Authority requirements for financial institutions issuing guarantees
Rome I Regulation: EU-derived regulation determining the law applicable to contractual obligations in cross-border situations
Brussels I Regulation (recast): Regulation governing jurisdictional matters in cross-border contractual disputes
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations that may apply depending on the industry context of the guarantee (construction, banking, etc.)
