Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation for sale of goods in England and Wales. While primarily focused on tangible goods, certain principles may be applicable to intangible assets like goodwill

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs the supply of goods and services, relevant for any services aspects involved in the transfer of goodwill

Companies Act 2006: Key legislation for corporate entities, covering company authorizations and execution requirements for asset transfers

Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Known as TUPE, protects employees' rights when business ownership transfers, relevant if employees are part of the goodwill transfer

Value Added Tax Act 1994: Addresses VAT implications of goodwill transfer and other asset purchases

Corporation Tax Act 2009: Governs tax treatment of goodwill and other intangible assets for corporate entities

Trade Marks Act 1994: Relevant for protection of trademarks that may form part of the goodwill being transferred

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights that may be included in the goodwill transfer

Competition Act 1998: Ensures compliance with competition law requirements in asset transfers

Data Protection Act 2018: Along with UK GDPR, governs the handling and transfer of personal data that may be part of the goodwill

Common Law Principles: Established legal principles covering contract formation, misrepresentation, warranties, and indemnities in English law