Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation governing financial services and markets in the UK, including regulations around financial instruments and regulated activities
Companies Act 2006: Core company law legislation affecting corporate transactions and company powers to enter into agreements
Contract Rights of Third Parties Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if any party to the agreement is acting as a consumer
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001: Detailed regulations specifying which activities require authorization under FSMA
UK MiFID II: Post-Brexit UK version of Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, governing financial markets and instruments
UK Market Abuse Regulation: Regulations preventing market abuse and insider trading in financial instruments
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Legislation governing the incorporation of EU law into UK law post-Brexit
Capital Gains Tax Legislation: Tax laws governing the treatment of gains or losses from options and financial instruments
Stamp Duty Legislation: Tax regulations concerning stamp duty on transfer of securities and options
Financial Collateral Arrangements Regulations: Regulations governing security and title transfer collateral arrangements
