Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Fundamental legislation governing property law and formal requirements for contracts in England and Wales, particularly relevant for contracts relating to land or property interests
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, important for considering potential stakeholders affected by the Letter of Intent
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Key legislation for construction-related Letters of Intent, governing payment and dispute resolution in the construction industry
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, relevant if the Letter of Intent involves the purchase or sale of goods
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing service contracts, applicable if the Letter of Intent involves the provision of services
British Steel Corporation v Cleveland Bridge Case Law: Landmark case law establishing principles for Letters of Intent, particularly regarding work commenced before formal contract execution
ERDC Group Ltd v Brunel University Case Law: Important case law regarding the binding nature and interpretation of Letters of Intent in construction contexts
RTS Flexible Systems Ltd v Molkerei Alois Müller Case Law: Significant case law on when and how Letters of Intent can become binding agreements
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, relevant for handling any personal data mentioned in or processed under the Letter of Intent
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant legislation if the Letter of Intent involves business-to-consumer relationships
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation governing false or misleading statements made during pre-contractual negotiations
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing the validity of electronic signatures and communications, relevant for electronic Letters of Intent
