Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing corporate governance and director duties in England and Wales. Essential for understanding management responsibilities and corporate compliance requirements.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation covering employment relationships and rights. Relevant if the management rights contract involves staff management or employment aspects.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants. Important if the management rights involve property management or leasehold interests.
Property Law Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that may affect management rights relating to real estate or property interests.
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.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests and regulates business-to-consumer contracts. Relevant if the management rights involve consumer-facing services.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets in the UK. Essential if the management rights involve financial management or investment activities.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data. Crucial for any management activities involving personal information.
Competition Act 1998: Promotes competition and prevents anti-competitive practices. Important for ensuring management rights don't create market dominance issues.
Common Law - Fiduciary Duties: Legal principles establishing the obligations of trust and loyalty in management relationships, requiring actions in the best interest of the principal.
Common Law - Agency Law: Legal principles governing relationships where one party acts on behalf of another, fundamental to management rights arrangements.
Common Law - Duty of Care: Legal principle requiring reasonable care and skill in the execution of management duties and responsibilities.
