Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation under English Common Law, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights when applicable to the retainer relationship
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation establishing implied terms in contracts for the supply of services, including requirement that services are provided with reasonable care and skill
The Services, Digital Content and Digital Services (Amendment) Regulations 2022: Updated regulations governing the provision of services, particularly relevant for digital services and content
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest charges on late commercial payments and compensation for late payment
The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013: Additional regulations on late payments, including maximum payment terms and calculation of statutory interest
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled and processed
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation helping define the distinction between employees and contractors to avoid misclassification
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning off-payroll working rules and contractor status determination
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for dispute resolution clauses
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for arbitration proceedings if included as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits within which different types of legal claims must be brought
