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Law of Contract: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and their rights under the agreement

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding exclusion and limitation clauses

Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing different types of legal claims and actions

Civil Evidence Act 1995: Governs the admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings, relevant for dispute resolution clauses

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests and rights when one party is acting as a consumer rather than a business

Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental legislation protecting employees' rights, crucial if the release involves employment matters

Equality Act 2010: Protects against discrimination and promotes equality, particularly important in employment-related settlements

Companies Act 2006: Governs corporate entities' powers and authority to enter into agreements and settlements

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Deals with false statements made during contract formation that induced parties to enter into the agreement

Fraud Act 2006: Addresses fraudulent behavior and misrepresentation in contractual relationships

Doctrine of Consideration: Common law principle requiring exchange of value between parties for contract validity

Capacity to Contract: Legal principle determining whether parties have the legal ability to enter into binding contracts

Authority Principle: Legal requirement that signatories must have proper authority to bind their respective parties

Severability Doctrine: Legal principle allowing invalid contract provisions to be severed while maintaining the validity of the remainder