Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations including share transfers, directors' duties, company registration requirements, and financial assistance rules for buyouts

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, including requirements for regulated activities and financial promotion rules relevant to MBO transactions

TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations protecting employees' rights during business transfers including MBOs

Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment rights legislation affecting employee contracts and protections during ownership changes

Corporation Tax Act 2009: Tax legislation governing corporate taxation aspects of the MBO including relief and charges

Income Tax Act 2007: Personal taxation considerations for management team acquiring the business

Enterprise Act 2002: Competition law framework ensuring MBO doesn't create anti-competitive market conditions

UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection requirements for handling personal information during company transfer and due diligence

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legal framework protecting against false statements or misrepresentations during MBO negotiations

Insolvency Act 1986: Regulations concerning company solvency and directors' responsibilities during significant financial transactions

Financial Collateral Arrangements Regulations 2003: Rules governing security and financial arrangements in corporate transactions including MBOs

Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation affecting corporate transparency and business regulation during ownership changes

Companies Directors Disqualification Act 1986: Rules governing director conduct and potential disqualification relevant to management taking ownership

Competition Act 1998: Legislation prohibiting anti-competitive behavior and agreements in business transfers