Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company structures, share transfers, and directors' duties in business transactions
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Regulates transfer of title, quality requirements, and passing of risk for asset transfers in business sales
TUPE Regulations 2006: Protects employee rights during business transfers, including consultation requirements and transfer of employment contracts
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the transfer of customer and employee data during business transactions and ongoing data protection obligations
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles covering offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations in business contracts
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Regulates statements and representations made during negotiations, including warranties and indemnities
Competition Act 1998: Addresses merger control considerations and prevents anti-competitive practices in business transactions
Tax Legislation: Covers Capital Gains Tax, VAT, and Stamp Duty implications in business purchases
Professional Regulatory Requirements: Industry-specific professional regulations that may affect the business transfer
Intellectual Property Laws: Legislation governing the transfer and protection of intellectual property rights in business sales
Commercial Property Law: Regulations concerning the transfer or assignment of commercial property leases
Environmental Regulations: Environmental protection laws and compliance requirements affecting business transfers
