Powers of Attorney Act 1971: Primary legislation governing the creation, execution and effect of powers of attorney in England and Wales
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation for corporate matters, including rules about corporate agency and proxy appointments for company meetings
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation ensuring the grantor has sufficient mental capacity to authorize a proxy
Agency Law Principles: Common law principles governing the relationship between principal and agent, including scope of authority and duties
Delegation Rules: Common law principles regarding the proper delegation of authority and limitations on delegation
Valid Consent Principles: Legal principles ensuring that authorization is given freely and with proper understanding
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations relevant to proxy appointments in regulated financial contexts
Articles of Association: Company's constitutional documents that may contain specific requirements for proxy appointments
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing the handling of personal information in proxy documentation
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection principles, working alongside UK GDPR
Document Execution Rules: Legal requirements for proper execution of proxy documents including signature requirements
Witnessing Requirements: Rules regarding the proper witnessing of signatures on proxy documentation
Identification Requirements: Legal requirements for properly identifying and verifying parties to the proxy authorization
