Partnership Act 1890: Core legislation defining partnerships, establishing basic rights and obligations between partners, governing relationships and covering profit sharing and liability arrangements
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Also known as the Construction Act, covers crucial construction-specific elements including payment provisions, adjudication rights, and notice requirements
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: CDM regulations governing health and safety requirements, defining duties of different parties and project management obligations in construction projects
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Relevant legislation if the construction partnership is to be structured as an LLP, defining the legal framework for limited liability partnerships
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest on late payments in commercial transactions, relevant for payment terms and disputes
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation determining how and when third parties can enforce terms of a contract, important for subcontractor relationships
Building Act 1984: Primary legislation governing building works and providing the framework for Building Regulations
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for construction works ensuring standards of design and construction
Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Regulations governing public procurement, relevant if the partnership undertakes public sector construction work
JCT Standards: Joint Contracts Tribunal standard forms and guidance, widely used industry standards for construction contracts
NEC Standards: New Engineering Contract standards, providing alternative standardized contract forms for construction projects
FIDIC Standards: International Federation of Consulting Engineers contract standards, relevant for international construction projects
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental legal principles covering contract formation, breach, remedies, and implied terms as established through case law
