Companies Act 2006: Main governing legislation for UK companies that covers fundamental aspects of company management, shareholders' rights, directors' duties, share transfers, voting rights, and meetings
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation containing key provisions affecting company transparency and administration
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets, relevant for regulated companies or those with financial services aspects
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: While primarily focused on LLPs, contains relevant principles that may apply to LLC shareholder agreements
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislative framework governing the handling and protection of personal data of shareholders and other stakeholders
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Primary legislation governing corporate taxation matters that may affect shareholder agreements
Insolvency Act 1986: Legislation covering company insolvency, winding up procedures, and related shareholder rights
Common Law Principles: Established case law and principles regarding contract formation, interpretation, and enforcement in England and Wales
Corporate Governance Codes: Best practice guidelines and requirements for company governance and management
Money Laundering Regulations: Regulatory requirements for preventing and detecting money laundering in corporate structures
Competition Law: Legal framework governing fair competition and anti-competitive practices that may affect shareholder agreements
