Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company directors, including statutory duties (Sections 171-177), conflicts of interest provisions, fiduciary duties, and requirements for directors' appointments and removals
Corporate Governance Code: Framework outlining best practices for director conduct, independence requirements, and board responsibilities
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation covering restrictions on corporate directors and requirements for natural persons to serve as directors
Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986: Law detailing circumstances leading to director disqualification and restrictions on acting as director
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations specifying due diligence requirements and compliance obligations for company directors
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation covering corporate hospitality rules and bribery prevention requirements
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation outlining personal data handling requirements and privacy considerations
Common Law Principles: Established legal principles covering fiduciary duties, duty of care, and agency law principles applicable to directors
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework applicable to companies operating in regulated financial sectors
Employment Rights Act 1996: Employment legislation that may be relevant if there are employment relationship aspects to the nominee directorship
