Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in England and Wales, covering corporate formation, management, administration, and directors' duties
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation regulating financial services industry and markets in the UK, relevant if engagement involves financial services
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Law governing how third parties may enforce terms of contracts to which they are not direct parties
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for data protection and privacy, ensuring proper handling of personal and corporate data
SRA Code of Conduct: Professional regulations governing solicitors' conduct and practice standards if legal services are involved
ICAEW Regulations: Professional standards and regulations for chartered accountants if accounting services are involved
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority rules governing financial service providers and activities
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Legal framework for preventing money laundering and terrorist financing, including due diligence requirements
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Law protecting consumer rights, may be relevant if dealing with consumer-facing businesses
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Professional Indemnity Requirements: Insurance and liability requirements for professional service providers
Anti-Money Laundering Requirements: Specific obligations for client verification, monitoring, and reporting suspicious activities
KYC Obligations: Know Your Client requirements for verifying client identity and assessing risks
Confidentiality Obligations: Legal and professional duties regarding the protection of client information and trade secrets
Fiduciary Duties: Legal obligations of trust and loyalty owed to clients, including duty to act in client's best interests
