Partnership Act 1890: Core legislation defining partnerships, establishing basic rights and obligations of partners, their authority and liability, and procedures for partnership dissolution
Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Legislation governing limited partnership structures, relevant if the consultancy partnership includes limited partners
Companies Act 2006: Applicable legislation when any partner is a corporate entity, governing corporate partners' responsibilities and obligations
Employment Rights Act 1996: Ensures proper classification of consultants and establishes clear distinction between employees and independent contractors
Equality Act 2010: Covers anti-discrimination provisions and equal treatment obligations within the partnership structure
Income Tax Act 2007: Governs tax treatment of partnership income and partners' tax obligations
IR35 Legislation: Deals with off-payroll working rules and tax status of consultants
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Establishes data handling requirements and privacy obligations for personal data processed within the partnership
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights and establishes ownership of created works within the partnership
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive practices and market restrictions that might affect partnership operations
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out due diligence requirements and financial compliance obligations for partnerships
