Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, relevant for determining the nature and transfer of title in accounts being purchased
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property rights and transfers, including requirements for assignments of choses in action
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce contractual terms, relevant for account debtors' rights
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Governs statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions, relevant for purchased accounts
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate transactions in the UK
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Key financial services legislation that may apply if the account purchase involves regulated activities
Financial Services Act 2012: Updates to financial services regulation framework, including amendments to FSMA 2000
Financial Collateral Arrangements (No.2) Regulations 2003: Regulations governing financial collateral arrangements and security interests
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1994: Contains provisions affecting property rights and transfers, including requirements for valid assignments
Bills of Sale Acts 1878 and 1882: Historic legislation still relevant for certain types of security over personal property
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including specific provisions beyond GDPR
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements for businesses, including customer due diligence obligations
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislative framework for dealing with criminal proceeds, including money laundering provisions
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Governs consumer credit arrangements, relevant if purchased accounts involve consumer debts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Modern consumer protection legislation, relevant if accounts involve consumer transactions
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic communications and signatures in business transactions
Electronic Signatures Regulations 2002: Specific regulations governing the use and validity of electronic signatures
Insolvency Act 1986: Primary legislation governing insolvency proceedings and creditors' rights
Enterprise Act 2002: Contains important amendments to insolvency law and enforcement of security
