Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods, including terms about title, description, quality, and fitness for purpose
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation that may apply if the distribution involves sales to consumers
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and agreements, including distribution arrangements
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework for merger control and market investigations in the UK
UK Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation: Post-Brexit retained legislation governing vertical agreements including distribution arrangements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Allows third parties to enforce terms of contracts in certain circumstances
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates clauses that exclude or limit liability in contracts
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Governs relationships with commercial agents, including rights and obligations
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects registered trademarks and regulates their use in distribution agreements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights that may be licensed in distribution agreements
Product Safety Regulations: Various regulations ensuring products meet safety standards for distribution in the UK market
International Sale of Goods Laws: Regulations governing international sales, including the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (if applicable)
