Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law in England and Wales, 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
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, setting boundaries for what terms can be considered fair and enforceable
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation that may apply if the SOW involves B2C relationships
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation setting out implied terms for contracts involving the supply of goods and services
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest charges on late commercial payments and compensation for late payment
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications, privacy and data protection in electronic communications
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning off-payroll working rules, particularly relevant for contractor arrangements
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation defining fundamental employment rights and responsibilities
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations ensuring equal treatment for agency workers compared to direct employees
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights including copyright protection
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services industry, relevant if SOW involves financial services
