Partnership Act 1890: Core legislation defining partnerships, establishing basic rights and obligations between partners, and providing default provisions when matters are not explicitly addressed in the agreement
Companies Act 2006: Governs corporate partners, including registration requirements, disclosure obligations, and directors' duties for corporate entities involved in the partnership
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Fundamental contract law legislation affecting formation and execution of partnership agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and establishes limits on exclusion clauses in partnership agreements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the partnership has consumer-facing activities, protecting consumer interests and rights
Competition Act 1998: Ensures partnership agreements comply with competition law and don't create anti-competitive practices
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law considerations and market regulation affecting partnerships
UK GDPR: Data protection requirements for handling personal data within the partnership structure
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection principles, complementing UK GDPR requirements
Employment Rights Act 1996: Governs employment aspects if partnership involves shared employees or employment relationships
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equal treatment in partnership operations and employment
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights within the partnership structure
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs trademark protection and usage within the partnership arrangement
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Applicable if partnership involves regulated financial activities or services
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Compliance requirements for partnerships operating in regulated sectors regarding anti-money laundering measures
