Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Governs the requirements for deeds and execution formalities in England and Wales. Section 1 specifically details the formal requirements for valid deed execution.
Companies Act 2006: Key sections 170-177 cover director duties, sections 232-235 address restrictions on director indemnities, and section 1168 governs document execution by companies.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing claims, with specific provisions under Section 5 for contracts under seal (deeds).
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines whether and how third parties can enforce rights under the indemnity agreement.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the reasonableness of indemnity terms and places limitations on liability exclusions.
Common Law Principles: Encompasses rules against penalties, doctrine of unconscionability, and principles of contractual interpretation that affect deed validity and enforcement.
Civil Procedure Rules: Governs litigation procedures including Part 7 and pre-action protocols if disputes arise from the deed.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant when the indemnity relates to regulated financial activities or services.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies additional protections and requirements when one party to the deed is a consumer rather than a business.
