Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing corporate entities, their operations, directors' duties and responsibilities, and company formation and registration requirements in England and Wales
Partnership Act 1890: Regulates partnership arrangements, including rights and obligations of partners, partnership property and liability considerations for joint operations
Competition Act 1998: Ensures compliance with competition law, prevents anti-competitive practices, and addresses market dominance considerations in joint operations
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental contract law governing property rights and interests in England and Wales
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and sets limits on the extent to which liability for breach of contract can be excluded
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs the rights of third parties to enforce terms of contracts that benefit them
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when businesses or undertakings are transferred between parties
Employment Rights Act 1996: Establishes basic employment rights for shared or transferred employees in joint operations
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the processing and sharing of personal data between parties in joint operations
Patents Act 1977: Governs patent rights and protection in joint operations involving intellectual property
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights related to copyright and designs in joint ventures
Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates the use and protection of trademarks in joint operations
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Ensures workplace safety and health requirements are met in joint operational activities
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Governs environmental obligations and compliance for joint operations with environmental impacts
