Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company mergers, including Parts 26 and 27 for arrangements and reconstructions, Sections 895-901 for schemes of arrangement, and Part 28 covering takeovers
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Key legislation covering financial promotions and regulated activities in the context of mergers and acquisitions
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation covering merger control provisions and competition aspects of business combinations
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers: Regulatory framework governing takeovers and mergers, particularly relevant for listed or public companies, including rules on offer timing, documentation, and conduct
UK Listing Rules: Regulatory requirements for companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, including disclosure obligations and corporate governance requirements
Competition Law Framework: Includes Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, Competition Act 1998, and retained EU law governing competition aspects of mergers
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations protecting employees' rights during business transfers and mergers
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation protecting workers' rights during corporate restructuring and mergers
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing the transfer and processing of personal data during merger transactions
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Tax legislation governing the fiscal implications of merger transactions
Stamp Duty Regulations: Tax regulations concerning stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax applicable to merger transactions
