Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Key legislation governing relationships with commercial agents, including mandatory provisions for commission, notice periods, and compensation/indemnity upon termination
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market positions, relevant for territory allocation and exclusivity arrangements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applicable if the sales partner will be dealing with end consumers, ensuring consumer protection compliance
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Governs the processing and sharing of personal data between parties and with customers
Bribery Act 2010: Requires anti-bribery provisions and adequate procedures to prevent corruption in business relationships
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use and enforceability of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false statements made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation
Employment Rights Act 1996: Important for establishing clear independent contractor status and avoiding unintended employment relationships
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Relevant for distinguishing between agency workers and independent sales partners
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the use and protection of trademarks in the sales partner relationship
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in marketing materials and other business assets
International Sale of Goods Acts: Applicable if the sales partnership involves international trade of goods
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant if the sales partnership involves financial products or services
