Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation governing financial services regulation in the UK, establishing regulatory framework and authority of financial regulators
Financial Services Act 2012: Updated regulatory framework introducing the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)
Regulated Activities Order (RAO): Specifies which activities require FCA authorization and regulation in the financial services sector
Insolvency Act 1986: Key legislation governing corporate insolvency and restructuring, crucial for mezzanine debt enforcement and creditor rights
Enterprise Act 2002: Modified insolvency regime and introduced changes to corporate rescue procedures
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, operation, and regulation, including financial assistance rules and security registration
Law of Property Act 1925: Governs real estate security and property rights, relevant for secured mezzanine financing
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates credit relationships and consumer protection in lending arrangements
Financial Collateral Arrangements (No.2) Regulations 2003: Governs security arrangements and collateral in financial transactions
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines when third parties can enforce contractual rights, relevant for intercreditor relationships
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls unfair terms in business contracts and limits ability to exclude liability
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Consolidates consumer protection law and regulates unfair terms in consumer contracts
Rome I Regulation: Determines which country's laws apply to contractual obligations in cross-border transactions
Brussels Regime: Governs jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments in cross-border disputes
