Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation under English Common Law, including The Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989 and The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999
Competition Law Framework: UK Competition Act 1998, Enterprise Act 2002, and retained EU competition law principles, including Chapter I prohibition equivalent to EU Article 101
Intellectual Property Legislation: Trade Marks Act 1994, Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, and Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018 governing IP rights and protection
Consumer Protection Laws: Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 ensuring consumer interests are protected
Data Protection Requirements: UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 governing the handling and protection of personal data
Business Regulations: Companies Act 2006 and Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008 governing corporate behavior and marketing practices
Employment Law: Employment Rights Act 1996 and TUPE Regulations 2006 protecting employee rights during business transfers
Common Law Principles: Non-statutory legal principles including duty of confidentiality, misrepresentation, and good faith negotiations
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations depending on the franchise industry (e.g., food, retail, services)
BFA Guidelines: British Franchise Association guidelines and standards for best practices in franchising operations
