Partnership Act 1890: Foundational legislation governing partnerships in England and Wales, defining partnership rights, duties, liabilities, and default provisions for partnership operations
Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Legislation governing limited partnerships, relevant if the partnership structure includes limited partners
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation for registration and disclosure requirements, particularly relevant for partnerships interfacing with corporate entities
Competition Act 1998: Ensures partnership arrangements comply with competition laws, particularly regarding market positioning and exclusivity arrangements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant legislation if the partnership engages in business with consumers
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal data within the partnership
Equality Act 2010: Ensures partnership arrangements comply with anti-discrimination laws
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant if the partnership engages in regulated financial activities
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles covering contract formation, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Tax Legislation: Including Income Tax Act 2007, Corporation Tax Act 2010, and partnership tax regulations for proper tax compliance
