Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, management, operations, and directors' duties in corporate joint ventures
Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation defining rights and obligations of partners if the JV is structured as a partnership rather than a company
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Key contract law legislation protecting parties against false statements made during contract formation
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contractual terms that limit or exclude liability, ensuring fairness in commercial contracts
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair market practices in joint venture arrangements
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplements competition law framework and provides for market investigation references
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment relationships if the JV will have employees
Patents Act 1977: Governs patent rights and protection for any intellectual property involved in the joint venture
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects creative and artistic works, designs, and related intellectual property rights
Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates trademark protection and usage in the joint venture's branding and intellectual property
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services activities if the JV involves regulated financial operations
Corporation Tax Acts: Tax legislation governing corporate entities' tax obligations and liabilities
