Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation governing partnership relationships in England and Wales, defining rights, duties, and liabilities of partners
Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Legislation governing limited partnerships, where at least one partner has limited liability
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Law governing LLPs, providing framework for partnerships with corporate personality
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far parties can exclude or limit liability through contract terms
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Main consumer protection legislation affecting business-to-consumer contracts and relationships
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods between parties
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Regulates contracts for the supply of goods and services, implying terms about quality and fitness
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Implements EU Directive on commercial agents, protecting agents in their relationships with principals
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights including copyright and design rights
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market positions
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation implementing European-style data protection standards in UK law
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices between traders and consumers
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out measures to prevent use of business relationships for money laundering purposes
Customs and Excise Management Act 1979: Controls import and export procedures and requirements for goods
Product Safety Regulations: Various regulations ensuring products meet safety standards before being sold in the UK market
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection and waste management obligations
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Main legislation governing VAT obligations and procedures in business transactions
Common Law Contract Principles: Established case law principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
