Companies Act 2006: Key legislation governing director duties (Sections 171-177), provisions for director indemnification (Section 232-235), limitations on exempt indemnity provisions, and disclosure requirements for indemnity arrangements
Corporate Governance Code: Sets out best practices for director appointments and responsibilities, independence requirements, and disclosure obligations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Applicable for companies in regulated sectors, containing additional requirements for directors in financial services
Common Law Principles: Established legal principles covering fiduciary duties, duty of care, and the business judgment rule
Insolvency Act 1986: Legislation covering wrongful trading provisions, fraudulent trading provisions, and personal liability of directors
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing enforcement provisions and jurisdiction clauses in legal agreements
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation covering corporate liability and anti-corruption provisions
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing data protection obligations and personal information handling requirements
Financial Services Act 2012: Additional regulatory requirements specific to companies operating in the financial services sector
Contract Law: General principles governing contract formation, consideration, and enforceability under English law
