Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, including share capital provisions, directors' duties, shareholder rights and pre-emption rights
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets, including financial promotion restrictions, regulated activities provisions, and investment restrictions
Financial Services Act 2012: Updates to financial regulations and provisions regarding market abuse
FCA Rules and Regulations: Regulatory framework covering regulated activities and market conduct requirements set by the Financial Conduct Authority
Takeover Code: Regulations governing takeovers, particularly relevant if the company is public or subject to the code, including mandatory offer triggers
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation relevant to share transfers and option exercises from an individual tax perspective
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Corporate tax implications related to share transfers and option arrangements
Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992: Legislation governing capital gains tax implications of share transfers and stamp duty considerations
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation and enforcement under English common law
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false or misleading statements made during contract formation
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulations controlling the use and enforcement of unfair terms in contracts
UK Corporate Governance Code: Best practice recommendations for corporate governance, applicable to listed companies
