Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract they are not directly party to
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if consulting with individuals, protecting consumer rights and regulating unfair terms
Employment Rights Act 1996: Important for establishing clear distinction between consultant and employee status
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation governing off-payroll working rules and contractor tax status
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulates the treatment of agency workers and may impact consultant classification
UK GDPR: 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 and ownership of work created during consultation
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects trademarks and related intellectual property rights
Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discrimination and promotes equality in professional relationships
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and may affect non-compete clauses
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Ensures safety standards when work is performed on client premises
Civil Procedure Rules: Governs court procedures and must be considered for dispute resolution provisions
