Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Core legislation governing service contracts, particularly focusing on implied terms about reasonable care, skill, and service quality standards in professional services
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for subcontracting and project stakeholders
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for B2C contracts, defining service quality standards and consumer protection provisions
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing data handling, processing, and privacy requirements in service delivery
IR35 Regulations: Tax legislation affecting contractors and employment status determination in professional services
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation governing intellectual property rights in deliverables and service outputs
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting branding and trademark usage in professional services delivery
Professional Indemnity Requirements: Industry-specific regulations and insurance requirements for professional service providers
Contract Formation Principles: Common law principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Breach and Remedies: Common law principles regarding contract breaches and available remedies, including damages and specific performance
Limitation of Liability: Legal principles governing the extent to which liability can be limited or excluded in professional services contracts
Duty of Care: Common law principle establishing the standard of care expected in professional service delivery
