Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Key legislation governing financial services activities in the UK. Particularly relevant for regulated activities, financial promotion rules, and FCA authorization requirements for finders.
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation that ensures the finder's fee arrangement doesn't incentivize improper conduct. Requires inclusion of anti-bribery clauses and appropriate disclosure requirements.
Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles including the Law of Contract, Misrepresentation Act 1967, and Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, which govern the basic formation and enforcement of contracts.
UK Data Protection Framework: Includes UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, crucial for handling personal data in the course of finder's activities and ensuring compliance with data protection principles.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements for financial transactions, including necessary compliance clauses and due diligence procedures.
Consumer Protection Legislation: Including Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, relevant if the finder's services involve consumer-facing activities.
Agency Law: Legal framework governing principal-agent relationships, crucial for defining the scope of authority and responsibilities of the finder.
Employment Law: Including National Minimum Wage Act 1998 and related employment legislation to ensure the agreement doesn't inadvertently create an employment relationship.
