Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations in the UK, including sections on company representation, execution of documents, and requirements for directors' and company secretaries' authority. Contains rules about who can legally bind a company.
Law of Agency principles: Common law principles that govern authority and delegation, including concepts of actual, implied, and apparent authority in representation relationships.
Powers of Attorney Act 1971: Legislation governing the creation and execution of powers of attorney, relevant when authorization includes elements of power of attorney delegation.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services in the UK, particularly relevant if the authorization relates to regulated financial activities or dealings with financial institutions.
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing the use and validity of electronic signatures and electronic execution of documents.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations concerning verification of identity and anti-money laundering requirements, particularly important for financial and banking matters.
Partnership Act 1890: Legislation governing partnerships in the UK, relevant if the authorization relates to a partnership structure rather than a company.
