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Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Core legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability and reasonableness

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights and may be relevant if the consultant could be considered a consumer

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms for contracts involving the supply of services, including the requirement that services be provided with reasonable care and skill

Provision of Services Regulations 2009: Implements EU Services Directive, setting requirements for service providers and their contracts

Employment Rights Act 1996: Helps define the distinction between consultants and employees to avoid misclassification

IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining whether a consultant should be treated as an employee for tax purposes

Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Governs rights of agency workers and may affect consulting arrangements

UK General Data Protection Regulation: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data in the UK post-Brexit

Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection law, working alongside UK GDPR

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and their protection in the UK

Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates the use and protection of trademarks, relevant for IP provisions in consulting contracts

Rome I Regulation: Determines which country's laws apply to contractual obligations in international contracts

Brussels Regime: Governs jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments in international disputes

Bribery Act 2010: Sets out anti-corruption requirements and corporate liability for failing to prevent bribery

Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires consideration of modern slavery and human trafficking in business operations

Competition Act 1998: Ensures consulting arrangements do not violate competition law principles

Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT obligations in consulting contracts and service provision

Arbitration Act 1996: Provides framework for arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism

Civil Procedure Rules: Governs court procedures if legal disputes arise under the contract