Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Primary legislation governing how rights can be transferred to third parties and how benefits under the contract can be assigned. Essential for ensuring valid transfer of contractual rights.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation relevant for assignments involving property rights and contains key provisions about legal assignments in England and Wales.
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Core construction industry legislation (Construction Act) containing mandatory provisions about payment terms and dispute resolution that must be preserved in assignment.
Law of Assignment Principles: Common law principles governing legal and equitable assignments, including requirements for validity and notice requirements for effective assignment.
Privity of Contract Doctrine: Common law principle determining who can enforce contractual rights and its impact on warranties and guarantees in assigned contracts.
Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015: Regulations governing health and safety obligations in construction projects and how these responsibilities transfer during assignment.
Building Regulations 2010: Technical and compliance requirements for construction works and consideration of how responsibilities transfer under these regulations.
Public Procurement Rules: Specific rules and restrictions governing assignment of public contracts, including required transfer procedures and limitations (where applicable).
