Partnership Act 1890: Primary legislation defining partnerships, governing relationships between partners, basic rights/obligations, and profit sharing arrangements. Fundamental for any partnership agreement structure.
Companies Act 2006: Essential when any partner is a corporate entity. Covers corporate governance requirements, filing obligations, and disclosure requirements for companies involved in the partnership.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures compliance with competition law, particularly regarding vertical agreements regulations and territory restrictions in distribution agreements.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applicable when distribution involves consumer goods. Covers fair trading requirements and quality standards for consumer protection.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Governs terms regarding transfer of goods, quality standards, fitness for purpose, and issues of title and possession in commercial transactions.
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulates relationships with commercial agents, including commission arrangements and termination provisions. Based on EU Council Directive.
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Governs data sharing between partners, customer data protection requirements, and overall privacy compliance in the partnership operations.
IP Laws (Trade Marks Act 1994 and Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988): Covers intellectual property protection and licensing arrangements within the partnership distribution agreement.
