Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation governing partnerships in England and Wales that defines rights and duties of partners and sets out basic framework for partnership relationships
Common Law Restraint of Trade Doctrine: Key legal principle affecting enforceability of non-compete clauses, requiring restrictions to be reasonable in scope and protect legitimate business interests
Competition Act 1998: Ensures non-compete provisions don't violate competition law, particularly relevant for market-dominant partnerships and must avoid creating unfair market restrictions
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Addresses post-Brexit implications on competition law and retained EU law principles that may affect partnership agreements
Companies Act 2006: While primarily for companies, relevant for LLPs and corporate partners, covering duties and obligations that might affect non-compete provisions
Reasonableness of Restrictions: Legal requirement that non-compete clauses must be reasonable in terms of geographic scope, duration, and scope of restricted activities
Legitimate Business Interests Protection: Legal principle requiring non-compete provisions to specifically protect legitimate business interests such as trade secrets, client relationships, and confidential information
Public Interest Considerations: Legal requirement to consider impact on competition, effect on trade, and public policy implications when drafting non-compete provisions
