Contracts Rights of Third Parties Act 1999: Primary legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and their rights under the agreement
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest charges on late commercial payments and compensation for debt recovery costs
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates credit agreements with consumers, providing consumer protection and licensing requirements for creditors
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Main consumer rights legislation that applies to contracts between traders and consumers
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services in the UK, including payment services and credit arrangements
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations governing financial services and consumer protection
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data in contractual relationships
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal actions relating to contractual disputes
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Insolvency Act 1986: Governs insolvency procedures and rights of creditors in case of default or bankruptcy
