Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in the UK, covering directors' duties, share capital, company formation, and corporate governance requirements
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation covering employment relationships, particularly relevant if founders are also employees, defining working conditions and employment status
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Key intellectual property legislation protecting creative works, designs, and inventions created during the collaboration
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing trademark protection and registration, important for protecting business branding and intellectual property
Partnership Act 1890: Historic legislation still relevant for defining partnership relationships and duties if the collaboration involves partnership elements
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing the handling and processing of personal and business data
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for external stakeholder relationships
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing fair competition and market practices, particularly relevant for non-compete provisions
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation addressing business competition, market regulation, and corporate insolvency matters
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring equal treatment and preventing discrimination in business relationships and employment
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation specifically addressing small business concerns and startup provisions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation governing regulated financial activities, relevant if the business involves financial services
