Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, including corporate capacity, directors' duties, and company registration requirements
Partnership Act 1890: Although not strictly applicable to all strategic alliances, provides important principles regarding duties between partners and alliance members
Competition Act 1998: Crucial legislation governing anti-competitive practices and ensuring compliance with competition law in strategic partnerships
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplements competition law framework and provides additional regulatory requirements for business combinations
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false statements made during contract formation and negotiation of strategic alliances
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the limitation and exclusion of liability in contracts, ensuring fairness in contractual relationships
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in alliance relationships, particularly important for technology and content sharing
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection and usage of trademarks within strategic alliances
Trade Secrets (Enforcement) Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets shared between alliance partners
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and sharing of personal data between strategic alliance partners
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements UK GDPR, providing the framework for data protection in the UK
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant when strategic alliances involve staff transfers or shared employment arrangements
TUPE Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business partnerships result in transfer of undertakings
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applicable if the strategic alliance involves providing goods or services to consumers
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Ensures fair trading practices when alliance activities impact consumers
