Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 In this blog post, we will explore the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and explain how it has updated the law on unfair commercial practices. This is an important development as it modernises consumer protection to reflect how contracts are now formed and performed in a modern digital world. The Act received Royal Assent in April 2024 and came into force on 6 April 2025. It represents the most significant

Acceptance Contract Formation: Acceptance Once a valid offer has been made, the next essential step in forming a contract is acceptance. Acceptance is the moment an agreement becomes legally binding, so it is important to understand how, when, and by whom it can be made. What is Acceptance? Acceptance is an unqualified agreement to all the terms of the offer. The offeree must accept exactly what has been offered, without altering or adding anything. If the response changes an

Offer Understanding what counts as an offer is one of the foundations of forming a contract. If there is no valid offer, there cannot be a valid acceptance and therefore no contract. What is an Offer? An offer is a clear statement that someone is willing to make a contract on specific terms, as soon as the other person accepts. The person making the offer is the offeror, and the person receiving it is the offeree. There are two main types of offers. Bilateral offers are made