Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles governing contract formation and enforcement in England and Wales, including basic contractual requirements and principles
Statute of Frauds 1677: Historical legislation still relevant today, particularly for contracts relating to land/property, requiring certain contracts to be in writing
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing corporate entities, including director's duties, corporate capacity, and authority to enter into contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, including requirements for fair terms and transparency in consumer contracts
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Laws governing the processing and protection of personal data in the UK, relevant if personal information is included in the letter
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and activities, applicable if the interest relates to regulated financial matters
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic signatures and communications, relevant if the letter will be executed electronically
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing false or misleading statements made during contract formation, important for ensuring accuracy of representations
Common Law Principles - Intention: Legal principle requiring parties to intend to create legal relations for a contract to be binding
Common Law Principles - Offer and Acceptance: Fundamental principles governing how contracts are formed through offer and acceptance
Common Law Principles - Consideration: The requirement for exchange of value between parties for a contract to be legally binding
Common Law Principles - Certainty: The requirement for contract terms to be sufficiently clear and certain to be enforceable
