Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing corporate structures, directors' duties, company formation and registration requirements for business entities in the UK
Partnership Act 1890 and Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Legislation governing partnership structures, including rights and obligations of partners if the JV is structured as a partnership
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental real estate legislation covering property rights, interests, land ownership and transfer mechanisms
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Controls land development through planning permissions, development rights and land use restrictions
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: Legislation governing spatial planning and compulsory acquisition of land for development purposes
Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010: Regulations governing charges on new developments to fund local infrastructure
Building Regulations 2010: Technical requirements for construction and building works ensuring safety and quality standards
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management and contaminated land
Environment Act 2021: Latest environmental legislation setting targets for air quality, water, biodiversity and waste reduction
Climate Change Act 2008: Framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Health and safety regulations specific to construction projects
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Legislation governing construction contracts and payment practices in the construction industry
Building Safety Act 2022: Recent legislation improving building and fire safety in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT implications for real estate transactions and development
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation protecting workers' rights and defining employer obligations
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation requiring adequate procedures to prevent bribery
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data
Competition Act 1998: Legislation prohibiting anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework for merger control and market investigations in the UK
