Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations in the UK, covering corporate capacity, authority, and directors' duties
Partnership Act 1890: Foundational law establishing the framework for partnerships, including rights, duties, and liability of partners
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false or misleading statements made during contract formation
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Patents Act 1977: Governs patent rights and protection of inventions in the UK
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights relating to creative works, designs, and innovations
Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates the registration and protection of trademarks
Trade Secrets (Enforcement) Regulations 2018: Provides protection for confidential business information and trade secrets
Employment Rights Act 1996: Sets out core employment rights and obligations in the workplace
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination and promotes equality in business relationships and employment
TUPE Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business ownership changes
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing the UK's data protection framework
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and regulates market competition
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for merger control and market investigations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests in business transactions, if applicable to the partnership
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure transparency in supply chains and prevent modern slavery
Bribery Act 2010: Sets out anti-corruption and bribery prevention requirements for businesses
