Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, particularly focusing on directors' powers and duties that can be delegated
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations implementing EU Directive on commercial agents, establishing fundamental principles of agency law in England and Wales
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law from case law that govern the formation and execution of delegation agreements
Doctrine of Authority: Legal principle covering actual and apparent authority in delegation relationships, essential for defining scope of delegated powers
Vicarious Liability Principle: Legal principle determining liability for actions of delegates acting under delegated authority
Fiduciary Duties: Legal obligations of trust and loyalty that must be considered when delegating authority
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services activities, relevant if delegation involves financial matters
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing personal data handling, including requirements for data processing delegation
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulations that must be considered when delegating authority involving personal data processing
Articles of Association: Company's constitutional document that may contain restrictions or requirements for delegation of authority
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation that must be considered when establishing delegated authority relationships
Money Laundering Regulations: Regulatory requirements for preventing financial crime that may affect delegation of financial authorities
Health and Safety Legislation: Laws governing workplace safety that must be considered when delegating operational authorities
Limitation Act 1980: Statute defining time limits for legal actions, relevant for duration and enforcement of delegated authority
