Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations including share capital, allotment rules, directors' duties, company constitution, articles of association, and shareholder rights and protections
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services activities and investments, particularly relevant if advisory services involve regulated activities or investment-related matters
Employment Rights Act 1996: Ensures clear distinction between advisor status and employee status, defining rights and obligations related to independent contractors
Income Tax Act 2007 and Corporation Tax Act 2010: Covers tax implications of equity compensation and potential Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme considerations
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling of confidential information and data protection obligations in the advisory relationship
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Trade Marks Act 1994: Intellectual property legislation protecting IP rights and creations during the advisory relationship
Competition Act 1998: Regulates non-compete provisions and restraint of trade considerations in advisory agreements
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental contract law principles governing contract formation, consideration requirements, and terms and conditions
