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Partnership Act 1890

Business & Commercial Law

Defines and regulates the law of general partnership — formation, rights, liabilities and dissolution of firms.

Sale of Goods Act 1979

Business & Commercial Law

Governs business-to-business contracts for the sale of goods, including transfer of property and warranties.

Consumer Rights Act 2015

Business & Commercial Law

The consolidated law of consumer contracts for goods, services and digital content.

Bills of Exchange Act 1882

Business & Commercial Law

Law relating to bills of exchange, promissory notes and cheques.

Competition Act 1998

Business & Commercial Law

Prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of a dominant position. Enforced by the CMA.