Partnership Act 1890: Primary legislation governing partnerships in England and Wales, establishing fundamental rights and duties of partners, partnership property rules, and dissolution procedures
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Legislation governing LLP structures, including corporate structure and limited liability provisions for partnerships choosing this business format
Companies Act 2006: Corporate governance framework including directors' duties if partners hold director status, and general company law compliance requirements
Employment Rights Act 1996: While partners are not typically employees, certain provisions may apply regarding worker rights and protections
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation protecting partners from unfair treatment based on protected characteristics and ensuring equal treatment provisions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services firms, including FCA/PRA compliance obligations if the partnership operates in financial services
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Data protection and privacy regulations governing the handling of personal data within the partnership
Partnership Tax Laws: Tax legislation including Income Tax Act 2007 and Corporation Tax Act 2009, governing partnership profit sharing and tax obligations
Competition Law: Enterprise Act 2002 and Competition Act 1998 provisions affecting partnership operations and non-compete arrangements
Professional Regulations: Sector-specific regulatory requirements such as SRA rules for law firms or FCA regulations for financial services partnerships
Common Law Principles: Uncodified legal principles including fiduciary duties, good faith obligations, and general contractual principles applicable to partnerships
