Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company arrangements, reconstructions, directors' duties, and shareholder rights. Key for corporate restructuring framework.
Insolvency Act 1986: Fundamental legislation covering Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs), administration procedures, schemes of arrangement, and creditors' rights and priorities.
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020: Recent legislation introducing new restructuring procedures, moratorium provisions, and cross-border considerations for corporate restructuring.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial institutions involved in restructuring, including specific regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislative framework protecting employee rights during corporate restructuring and addressing workforce changes.
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: TUPE regulations protecting employees' rights during business transfers or service provision changes in restructuring scenarios.
Pension Schemes Act 2021: Legislation governing pension arrangements and protections during corporate restructuring processes.
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Post-Brexit legislation affecting cross-border restructuring and the application of EU law in UK restructuring scenarios.
Common Law Precedents: Established case law regarding contractual interpretation, equitable principles, and fiduciary duties in restructuring contexts.
International Protocols: Cross-border insolvency regulations, recognition of foreign proceedings, and international conventions affecting restructuring arrangements.
