Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing corporate entities' formation, operation, and dissolution. Critical for special purpose vehicles (SPVs) commonly used in project finance structures.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation for security arrangements, real estate aspects, and asset-based lending in project finance transactions.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets, particularly relevant for financial instruments and regulated activities within project finance.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third-party rights in contractual arrangements, essential for complex project finance structures involving multiple parties.
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable to project finance transactions involving regulated financial activities.
PRA Requirements: Prudential Regulation Authority requirements governing banking and insurance aspects of project finance.
Energy Act 2013: Sector-specific legislation governing energy projects, including renewable energy and power infrastructure.
Planning Act 2008: Key legislation for infrastructure projects, establishing the framework for nationally significant infrastructure projects.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental legislation crucial for ensuring project compliance with environmental standards and regulations.
Climate Change Act 2008: Framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, relevant for environmental compliance in project finance.
Construction Act 1996: Regulates construction contracts and payment practices in the construction industry, essential for construction aspects of projects.
Insolvency Act 1986: Governs insolvency proceedings and creditor rights, crucial for risk assessment and security arrangements in project finance.
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplements insolvency legislation and provides framework for business regulation and enterprise.
Financial Collateral Arrangements Regulations 2003: Governs financial collateral arrangements, crucial for security and financing aspects of project finance.
EU Retained Law: Post-Brexit legislation retained from EU law that continues to affect project finance transactions in the UK.
