Gain an insightful edge into the complexities of the sale and supply of goods. Whether crafting contracts or resolving disputes, our practical guidance equips you with the knowledge to navigate regulatory frameworks and ensure compliance with the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982. Explore the nuances of terms, conditions, and remedies essential for protecting interests in commercial transactions.
The following Commercial news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Commercial weekly highlights—5 February 2026
Fiduciary DutiesWho is a fiduciary?There is no comprehensive list of the relationships which give rise to the existence of fiduciary duties under...
RepudiationThis Practice Note concerns repudiation and sets out what a repudiatory breach of contract means. It explains how a repudiatory breach goes...
If a contract’s actual date and effective date are different, is the effective date enforceable?For the purposes of this Q&A we have assumed this...
Agent and principal relationships with third partiesThis Practice Note deals with the relationships arising between principals, agents and third...
Goods—delivery and acceptanceThis Practice Note considers statutory laws in relation to the delivery and acceptance of goods in sale of goods contracts in a business to business context. It highlights the relevant provisions of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and discusses common issues in sale of goods
Consignment stock agreement—review and negotiation guideScope and purposeThis Practice Note is prepared to assist with the review and/or negotiation of a consignment stock agreement, and accompanies Precedents: Consignment stock agreement—pro-customer and Consignment stock agreement—pro-supplier.A
Is the Sale of Goods Act 1979 applicable to international contracts?International contractsA contract may be considered international if the parties are based, or hold significant assets, in different jurisdictions, or if any of the parties' obligations are to be performed in different
In business to business (B2B) transactions, why are goods but not services supplied with a warranty period and services warranted to be performed with reasonable skill & care?Warranties are assurances or promises given by a party to a contract, breach of which will give rise to a right to the
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