Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property rights and interests in England and Wales. Sets out definitions of legal estates and charges, and contains key provisions regarding the creation and release of charges.

Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing the registration of land and property interests, including requirements for registered charges/liens and procedures for updating the land register.

The Land Registration Rules 2003: Detailed regulations setting out procedural requirements for land registration, including specific forms and documentation requirements for property transactions.

Companies Act 2006: Legislation relevant when any party is a company, covering execution requirements and company charges registration requirements.

Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act, particularly relevant for liens related to construction work and payment provisions.

Common Law Principles: Established legal principles including doctrine of partial release, principles of secured transactions, and contract formation requirements.

Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation governing consumer credit arrangements and associated consumer protection provisions, relevant if the underlying debt involves consumer credit.