Law of Property Act 1925: Key legislation governing assignments of choses in action and distinguishing between legal and equitable assignments. Contains fundamental requirements for valid property transfers.

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out the formal requirements for execution of deeds and other property-related documents, including specific formality requirements for valid execution.

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce contractual terms and provides mechanisms for excluding third party rights in assignment agreements.

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial activities, including requirements for assignments involving regulated financial activities and compliance obligations.

Companies Act 2006: Specifies execution requirements for companies and registration requirements for charges, particularly relevant when corporate entities are involved in assignments.

Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles regarding assignment of rights, notice requirements, priority rules, and consideration established through case law.

Insolvency Act 1986: Provisions affecting assignments in insolvency situations, including anti-avoidance measures and impact on existing assignments.

Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural framework governing enforcement of assignments and service requirements in legal proceedings.

Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation governing consumer credit arrangements, relevant when assignments involve consumer credit agreements or related proceeds.