Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in the UK, covering share transfers, share capital requirements, registration procedures, directors' duties, and company articles of association requirements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Regulatory framework for financial services, particularly relevant for public company shares, including transfer regulations and market abuse provisions
Stamp Duty Legislation: Including Finance Act 1986 and Stamp Act 1891, governing tax implications and duties payable on share transfers
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property transfers, including requirements for valid transfers and transfer formalities
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Legislation specifying requirements for written documents and execution formalities in property transfers
Financial Services Act 2012: Regulatory framework governing financial instruments and their transfer
Stock Transfer Act 1963: Specific legislation governing forms and procedures for stock transfers
Common Law Principles: Legal principles established through case law covering gifts, consideration, capacity to contract, and intention to create legal relations
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data involved in the transaction
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations specifying due diligence requirements and reporting obligations for financial transactions
