Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing corporate operations, including corporate capacity, authority, directors' duties, and company registration requirements
Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation regarding partnership principles, profit sharing, and mutual obligations between parties
Common Law of Contract: Body of case law establishing fundamental contract principles including formation, consideration, and breach
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Patents Act 1977: Primary legislation governing patent rights and protection in the UK
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Comprehensive legislation protecting intellectual property rights including copyright and design rights
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing trademark protection and registration
Trade Secrets (Enforcement) Regulations 2018: Regulations protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Competition Act 1998: Primary legislation governing competition law and anti-competitive practices
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation addressing market regulation and competition law enforcement
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation implementing GDPR principles in UK law
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Income Tax Act 2007: Legislation governing income tax obligations and calculations
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Primary legislation governing corporate taxation
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT obligations and procedures
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation protecting workers' rights and obligations
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Regulations protecting employees' rights during business transfers
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for arbitration proceedings and enforcement of arbitral awards
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, including court procedures and requirements
