Partnership Act 1890: The foundational law governing partnerships in England and Wales. Defines basic partnership rights and obligations and contains default provisions that apply unless modified by agreement.
Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Key legislation applicable if the partnership is structured as a limited partnership, governing the relationship between limited and general partners.
Companies Act 2006: Relevant legislation when the partnership involves corporate partners and may affect registration requirements.
Law of Contract (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019: Post-Brexit regulations affecting contract law principles in England and Wales, relevant for partnership agreement amendments.
Finance Act: Current finance legislation affecting tax implications of partnership changes and modifications.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal data within partnership arrangements.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures partnership agreements and amendments comply with anti-discrimination laws and maintain equal treatment.
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Relevant legislation if considering conversion to or involving an LLP structure in the partnership arrangement.
Business Names Act 1985: Legislation governing partnership trading names and any amendments affecting business name usage.
Registration of Business Names Act 1916: Covers partnership registration requirements and related administrative obligations.
