Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Core legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and their rights under it
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Fundamental legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing the relationship between commercial agents and their principals, including rights and obligations
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Primary data protection legislation governing how organizations must handle personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules governing privacy in electronic communications
Competition Act 1998: Primary UK competition law prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market positions
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation governing market investigations and merger control
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights including copyright, designs and patents
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the registration and protection of trademarks
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation that may be relevant if the partnership involves staff transfers or employment relationships
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting the rights of agency workers, potentially relevant in certain partnership structures
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation requiring adequate procedures to prevent bribery
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation, relevant if the partnership involves consumer-facing activities
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business activities
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Primary legislation governing VAT obligations and requirements in business relationships
