Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations in the UK, including sections on company authority, representation, directors' powers and duties, and company decision-making processes
Agency Law: Common law principles governing agency relationships, including types of authority (actual, implied, apparent) and the scope of agent's powers
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation governing regulated financial activities and requirements for regulated entities when granting or accepting authority
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling of personal data, including requirements for data protection when authority involves access to personal information
Powers of Attorney Act 1971: Legislation governing the creation and execution of powers of attorney, including formal requirements for creating authority
Contract Law principles: Common law principles governing contract formation, terms and conditions, and limitations on authority in contractual relationships
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations governing financial transactions and due diligence requirements when authority involves financial matters
