Partnership Act 1890: Core legislation defining partnerships, establishing partners' rights and obligations, default rules for profit sharing and management structures
Companies Act 2006: Governs corporate entities, relevant for partnerships involving limited companies, including governance requirements and filing obligations
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation, including Misrepresentation Act 1967 and Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive practices and market dominance considerations in business partnerships
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant for partnerships involving consumer-facing business activities
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs data sharing between partners and handling of customer data
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Regulates intellectual property rights and ownership between partners
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs trademark ownership and usage rights within the partnership
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant for partnerships involving shared employees or contractors
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Applies to partnerships involving regulated financial activities
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Anti-money laundering legislation affecting business partnerships
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Specific regulations regarding prevention of money laundering in business relationships
