Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in England and Wales, covering share transfer provisions, share capital requirements, directors' duties, and company registration requirements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services industry including regulatory requirements for share transfers, financial promotion rules, and requirements for regulated activities
Finance Act 2003: Contains provisions regarding Stamp Duty and tax implications related to share transfers
Income Tax Act 2007: Governs tax treatment of share sales and Capital Gains Tax implications for share transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out due diligence requirements and verification procedures for parties involved in financial transactions
Takeover Code: Regulates takeovers and mergers, particularly relevant for public companies or large private transactions
EU Retained Law: Relevant retained EU regulations post-Brexit, including competition law considerations that affect share sales
Data Protection Act 2018/UK GDPR: Governs the handling and protection of personal data during due diligence and transaction processes
Common Law Principles: Established case law principles regarding contract formation and enforcement in England and Wales
Equitable Principles: Fundamental principles of fairness and equity that supplement common law in English legal system
Corporate Governance Requirements: Rules and principles governing company management and administration, including relevant codes of practice
Stock Exchange Rules: Specific regulations applicable to listed companies or those trading on regulated markets
