Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing corporate entities' operations, management, corporate authority and decision-making processes in England and Wales
Partnership Act 1890: Although JOAs typically avoid creating partnerships, this Act provides fundamental principles that must be considered to ensure proper drafting and avoid unintended partnership relationships
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract. Often explicitly excluded in JOAs to limit third party rights
Petroleum Act 1998: Key legislation for oil and gas operations in the UK, particularly relevant if the JOA relates to petroleum operations
Energy Act 2016: Modern legislation governing energy sector operations and regulations in the UK
Infrastructure Act 2015: Legislation concerning infrastructure development and operations, particularly relevant for JOAs in infrastructure projects
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices between business entities
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how personal data must be handled and protected
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety and health requirements
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract
Fiduciary Duties: Common law principles governing relationships of trust and the obligations of parties in such relationships
Agency Law: Common law principles governing relationships where one party acts on behalf of another
Tort Law: Legal principles governing civil wrongs and liability between parties outside of contractual obligations
