Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company mergers, including Parts 27-28 on mergers and divisions, Sections 900-941 on schemes of arrangement, and Sections 171-177 on directors' duties
Enterprise Act 2002: Key legislation covering merger control provisions and competition aspects of business combinations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services firms, including requirements for regulatory approvals in merger situations involving regulated entities
Competition Law Framework: Includes CMA requirements, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, and Competition Act 1998, governing competitive aspects of mergers
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations protecting employees' rights during business transfers
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation affecting employee rights during merger processes
UK Listing Rules: Regulations for listed companies, including disclosure requirements and transparency obligations during merger transactions
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing the transfer and processing of personal data during merger processes
Corporation Tax Act 2009: Tax legislation affecting corporate restructuring and merger transactions
Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992: Legislation governing tax implications of asset transfers and disposals in merger situations
Stamp Duty Legislation: Tax regulations concerning documentary and transaction taxes applicable to merger agreements
