Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, structure, governance, directors' duties and responsibilities, and share-related matters in England and Wales
Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation applicable when the joint venture is structured as a partnership rather than a limited company
Competition Act 1998: Ensures compliance with competition law and prevents anti-competitive arrangements in joint venture structures
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets, applicable if the JV involves regulated financial activities
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation protecting workers' rights and defining employer obligations
TUPE Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business ownership transfers, including in JV situations
Equality Act 2010: Prevents discrimination and promotes equality in the workplace and business operations
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights and governs IP ownership and transfer in joint ventures
Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates trademark protection and usage, crucial for brand-related aspects of the JV
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation ensuring proper handling of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for false statements made during contract formation
Corporation Tax Acts: Governs taxation of corporate entities including joint ventures
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Regulates VAT obligations and compliance for business operations
Bribery Act 2010: Sets out anti-corruption and bribery compliance requirements for businesses
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure transparency in supply chains and prevent modern slavery
