Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, including share capital and transfer provisions, directors' duties, company registration requirements, and disclosure obligations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets, including provisions for regulated activities, financial promotion rules, and market abuse regulations
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Key legislation governing contract formalities and property transactions in England and Wales
Taxation Acts: Collection of laws governing tax implications including Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Reserve Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Corporation Tax considerations
UK Takeover Code: Regulations governing takeovers and mergers, applicable to public companies and certain private companies
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation governing competition law and merger control in the UK
Competition Act 1998: Framework for UK competition law, prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market positions
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislative framework for data protection and privacy, crucial for handling personal data during due diligence and transaction processes
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring due diligence and reporting obligations to prevent money laundering in business transactions
Companies (Miscellaneous Reporting) Regulations 2018: Requirements for company reporting and disclosure, including corporate governance arrangements
PSC Regulations: Rules governing the disclosure and registration of People with Significant Control in UK companies
