Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms for contracts involving the supply of services, including requirements for reasonable care and skill
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Regulates the processing of personal data and sets out data protection principles and requirements
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing the UK's data protection framework
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Governs electronic communications, including electronic marketing and use of cookies
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation for financial services regulation in the UK, relevant if providing financial services
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Sets out consumer rights and business obligations when providing services to consumers
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation affecting contractors working through intermediaries, important for professional services arrangements
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out requirements for anti-money laundering procedures and due diligence
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits for bringing legal claims and affects liability periods in contracts
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and their protection in professional work products
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Provides rights for agency workers and affects contracts involving temporary professional service providers
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Creates obligations regarding reporting suspicious transactions and handling proceeds of crime
Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates the use and protection of trademarks, relevant for intellectual property aspects of professional services
