Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of tangible assets, including implied terms about title, quality, and fitness for purpose

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the provision of services, relevant if services are included in the asset purchase

Companies Act 2006: Core company law legislation covering corporate governance requirements, share transfer provisions, and corporate authority to sell/purchase

Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Known as TUPE, protects employees' rights when business assets are transferred to a new owner

Value Added Tax Act 1994: Tax legislation governing VAT implications of asset transfers

Capital Gains Tax Legislation: Tax provisions relating to gains made on the disposal of assets

Corporation Tax Act 2010: Legislation governing corporate tax implications of asset transfers

Stamp Duty Land Tax Legislation: Tax provisions applicable when real property is included in the asset purchase

Property Law Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation relevant when real estate is included in the asset purchase

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Additional property law requirements, particularly regarding formalities for contracts involving land

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing third party rights in contractual arrangements

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Data protection legislation relevant when personal data is included in transferred assets

Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles governing contract formation, misrepresentation, warranties, indemnities, and due diligence requirements

Intellectual Property Laws: Various IP-related legislation including Patents Act 1977, Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988, Trade Marks Act 1994 - relevant when IP assets are included