Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations including share capital, transfer provisions, directors' duties, company constitutional requirements, and pre-emption rights
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets, covering regulated investments, financial promotion rules, and necessary regulatory approvals
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of contracts and their rights in relation to the agreement
Income Tax Act 2007: Primary legislation for income tax considerations in share transactions
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Governs corporation tax implications of share transfers and corporate restructuring
Stamp Duty Legislation: Covers stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax obligations on share transfers
UK Takeover Code: Regulates takeovers and mergers, particularly relevant for larger transactions or listed companies
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): Prevents market abuse and insider dealing, particularly relevant for transactions involving listed companies
Competition Act 1998: Addresses merger control and competition law considerations in share purchases
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling and transfer of personal data during due diligence and transaction processes
Modern Slavery Act 2015: May require compliance warranties in share purchase agreements for certain sized businesses
