Companies Act 2006: Core legislation governing corporate activities including financial assistance provisions, directors' duties, related party transaction requirements, and registration of charges
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020: Legislation covering impact on lending arrangements, insolvency rules, and wrongful trading provisions in corporate contexts
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial arrangements and ensuring the loan doesn't constitute regulated activity
Consumer Credit Act 1974: While typically not applicable to intra-group loans, must be considered if any consumer elements are involved
Tax Legislation Package: Includes Corporation Tax Act 2009, Income Tax Act 2007, transfer pricing rules, thin capitalization rules, and arm's length principles
Financial Collateral Arrangements (No 2) Regulations 2003: Regulations governing security arrangements in financial transactions
Limitations Act 1980: Establishes statutory limitation periods for enforcement of legal rights and obligations
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Compliance requirements for AML even within group structures
Common Law Principles: Fundamental contract law principles, equity principles, and fiduciary duties established through case law
International Legal Framework: Cross-border considerations including conflict of laws, recognition and enforcement, and exchange control regulations
