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Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law that govern formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts in England and Wales

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far civil liability for breach of contract, negligence or other breach of duty can be avoided

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Allows third parties to enforce terms of contracts that benefit them, modifying the doctrine of privity of contract

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms in contracts for the supply of services, including that services must be carried out with reasonable care and skill

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumers in contracts for goods and services, applicable if consulting services are provided to consumers

Employment Rights Act 1996: Defines employment rights and status, important for distinguishing between employees and independent contractors

IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation that prevents workers from avoiding tax by supplying services through an intermediary company

Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Provides rights for agency workers, may be relevant if consultants are supplied through agencies

UK GDPR: Regulates the processing of personal data and imposes obligations on data controllers and processors

Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing the UK's data protection framework

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights, crucial for determining ownership of work created during consulting engagements

Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection of trade marks and may be relevant when consultants work with client's branded materials

Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination and promotes equality, applicable to the provision of services and professional relationships

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for interest on late payments in commercial transactions

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out general duties for workplace health and safety, applicable when consultants work on client premises

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Provides more specific requirements for managing health and safety at work

Civil Procedure Rules: Governs civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for dispute resolution provisions

Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing legal claims, important for contractual and professional liability considerations

Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior, relevant for non-compete clauses and market restrictions

Enterprise Act 2002: Further regulates competition law and provides for certain consumer protections