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Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract. Essential for determining whether parties other than the main contracting parties can enforce rights under the MSLA.

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms in contracts for the supply of services, including that services must be carried out with reasonable care and skill, within a reasonable time, and for reasonable remuneration.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the services might involve B2C relationships. Provides statutory rights for consumers and regulations for business-to-consumer contracts.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates clauses that exclude or limit liability, particularly important for limitation of liability sections in the MSLA.

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions, relevant for payment terms in the MSLA.

UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected.

Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing and protection.

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, relevant if services involve electronic marketing or communications.

TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings regulations protecting employees' rights when business ownership changes or service provision changes.

Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation relevant if the MSLA involves staff transfers or employment-related services.

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights, crucial for IP ownership and licensing provisions in the MSLA.

Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates trademark protection and usage, important for brand protection and licensing in service agreements.

Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Implements the EC Directive on electronic commerce, relevant for services provided electronically.

Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications in contracts.

Common Law Contract Principles: Essential principles developed through case law covering contract formation, breach, remedies, and interpretation.

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, necessary if the MSLA involves financial services or regulated activities.