Companies Act 2006: Core legislation governing corporate entities, including director duties, responsibilities, company formation and registration requirements
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive provisions, territory restrictions, and market division rules in commercial agreements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third-party rights and obligations, assignment and novation provisions in contractual relationships
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when development involves consumer-facing businesses, protecting consumer interests
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation covering land ownership, transfer, and property rights and interests
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Governs planning permissions, development restrictions, and zoning requirements for property development
Building Act 1984: Sets out building regulations and safety standards for construction and development
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Applies to agreements involving supply of goods, setting out basic contractual requirements
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs service provision aspects of commercial agreements
Employment Rights Act 1996: Covers staff transfer considerations and employment terms and conditions
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects brand rights and governs licensing arrangements for intellectual property
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates data handling requirements and privacy obligations in business operations
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Mandates supply chain obligations and compliance requirements regarding forced labor
Bribery Act 2010: Sets out anti-corruption provisions and compliance requirements for business operations
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes due diligence requirements and financial compliance obligations
