Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, management, and share issuance. Critical for structuring venture capital investments and understanding share capital requirements.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Key legislation regulating financial services and markets in the UK, including investment activities and financial promotions.
Financial Services Act 2012: Updates to financial services regulation, including amendments to FSMA 2000 and establishing the Financial Conduct Authority.
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority rules and guidelines governing investment activities and financial services in the UK.
PRA Requirements: Prudential Regulation Authority requirements for financial institutions and significant investment activities.
UK Listing Rules: Regulations governing public listed companies and IPO considerations, relevant for future exit strategies.
Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS): Tax relief scheme rules for investments in qualifying companies, often relevant in venture capital transactions.
Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS): Tax relief scheme specifically for early-stage company investments, commonly used in venture capital deals.
Venture Capital Trust Regulations: Rules governing the structure and operation of Venture Capital Trusts and related investments.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including UK GDPR provisions affecting business operations and data handling.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements affecting financial transactions and investment processes.
UK Corporate Governance Code: Best practice recommendations for corporate governance, relevant for company management and investor relations.
Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law under English common law system, essential for LOI validity.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation governing false or misleading statements in contract formation and negotiation.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulations controlling the use and enforcement of unfair terms in contracts.
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation relevant for investment returns and relief schemes in venture capital investments.
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Corporate tax provisions affecting both investing entities and target companies.
Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992: Legislation governing capital gains tax implications of investment exits and transfers.
Competition Law: Regulations preventing anti-competitive practices and controlling merger activities.
Employment Law: Legal framework governing employment relationships, relevant for company operations and management changes.
Intellectual Property Rights: Laws protecting intellectual property, crucial for technology and innovation-focused venture capital investments.
Confidentiality Obligations: Legal requirements and best practices regarding non-disclosure and protection of confidential information during investment processes.
