Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Contract Rights of Third Parties Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if one party is a consumer, providing consumer protection in contracts
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects registered trademarks and governs their use in sponsorship agreements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in creative works, designs, and innovations
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair market practices
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for competition law and market regulation
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair commercial practices and misleading marketing
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Protects businesses from misleading marketing and regulates comparative advertising
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
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT obligations and requirements in commercial transactions
CAP Code: UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing, providing industry standards for advertising
