Competition Act 1998: Primary UK legislation governing competition law, prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position. Essential for dealership agreements to ensure compliance with competition regulations.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Consolidates consumer protection law, particularly relevant if the dealership will be selling to end consumers. Sets out rights and obligations regarding quality of goods and services.
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Implements EU Directive on commercial agents, providing protection for commercial agents and setting out rights and duties in principal-agent relationships.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Governs contracts for the sale of goods between businesses, including terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and transfer of title.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Regulates contracts for the supply of goods and services, ensuring they are provided with reasonable care and skill.
Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Order (VABEO): Post-Brexit legislation providing block exemption for certain vertical agreements, replacing the EU VBER, crucial for distribution arrangements.
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Defines how EU-derived law continues to apply in the UK post-Brexit, affecting various aspects of commercial relationships.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false statements made during contract negotiation, providing remedies for misrepresentation in commercial agreements.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the processing and sharing of personal data between parties, crucial for customer data handling in dealership arrangements.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects trademarks and regulates their use, important for brand protection and licensing in dealership agreements.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights, relevant for marketing materials, product designs, and technical documentation.
Bribery Act 2010: Sets out anti-bribery provisions that must be considered in commercial relationships and business practices.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure transparency in supply chains and prevent modern slavery in business operations.
Money Laundering Regulations: Establishes requirements for due diligence and reporting in business relationships to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
