Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in England and Wales, covering company formation, administration, directors' duties, and corporate governance
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract in certain circumstances
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation setting out implied terms in contracts for the supply of goods and services in business transactions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation that may be relevant if the business engagement involves consumer-facing activities
Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation governing business partnerships in England and Wales
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled and processed
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules governing privacy and electronic communications, including marketing and cookies
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation for financial services regulation, relevant if providing regulated financial services
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring businesses to have anti-money laundering systems and controls in place
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation dealing with money laundering and proceeds of crime, including reporting obligations
Professional Body Regulations: Specific regulations from relevant professional bodies governing conduct and service delivery standards
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation that may be relevant if the engagement involves staff or employment matters
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in business relationships
Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles governing contract formation, interpretation, and enforcement
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for dispute resolution clauses
