Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, structure, directors' duties, and shareholder rights in England and Wales
Partnership Act 1890: Foundational law governing partnership arrangements, profit sharing, and partner obligations, relevant even in company-structured joint ventures
Contract Law Framework: Including Law of Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999, Misrepresentation Act 1967, and Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, governing contractual relationships
Competition Law: Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002, ensuring compliance with anti-competitive practices and merger regulations
Tax Legislation: Including Corporation Tax Act 2009, Income Tax Act 2007, VAT Act 1994, and relevant Finance Acts governing tax implications of profit sharing
Employment Law: Employment Rights Act 1996 and TUPE Regulations 2006, relevant for joint ventures involving employee transfers or employment matters
Intellectual Property Laws: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Trade Marks Act 1994, protecting and governing IP rights within the joint venture
Data Protection Legislation: UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements in joint venture operations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for joint ventures operating in regulated financial services sectors
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific legislation and regulations depending on the joint venture's area of operation
