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Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, share classes and rights, directors' duties, share capital requirements, and corporate governance matters in England and Wales

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates investment activities, financial promotions, and establishes regulatory framework for financial services in the UK

Financial Services Act 2012: Updates to financial services regulation and additional oversight requirements for financial institutions

UK Corporate Governance Code: Sets out standards of good practice for listed companies on board composition, development, remuneration, shareholder engagement, and corporate governance

Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Governs the formation and operation of limited partnerships in the UK, relevant if the preferred equity structure involves limited partnerships

UK Listing Rules: Regulations governing admission to the Official List and ongoing obligations for listed companies

Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): European-derived regulation addressing insider dealing, unlawful disclosure of inside information, and market manipulation

PSC Regulations: Requirements for companies to identify and record people with significant control, ensuring transparency of beneficial ownership

Corporation Tax Act 2010: Primary legislation governing corporate taxation in the UK, including treatment of different types of equity instruments

Income Tax Act 2007: Legislation governing personal income tax, relevant for tax treatment of preferred equity distributions to individual holders

Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992: Governs the taxation of capital gains, including gains from disposal of preferred equity interests

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for misrepresentation in contract formation, relevant for representations and warranties in preferred equity agreements

Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and agreements, may be relevant for certain preferred equity arrangements

Enterprise Act 2002: Updates competition law and corporate insolvency provisions, relevant for preferred equity rights in insolvency scenarios