Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, including sections on director powers (170-177), resolution requirements, and documentation standards for corporate decision-making
Model Articles of Association: Standard templates that define internal company rules, including decision-making procedures and authority delegation provisions
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation ensuring that individuals given authority have the legal capacity to make decisions and act in their designated roles
Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986: Law governing the eligibility of individuals to serve as company directors or hold authorized positions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial activities, relevant when authority involves regulated financial matters
Corporate Governance Code: Best practice guidelines for corporate decision-making and governance structures in UK companies
Partnership Act 1890: Legislation governing traditional partnerships, relevant when authority resolutions involve partnership structures
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Modern legislation governing LLPs, important for authority resolutions in LLP structures
Agency Law Principles: Common law principles governing relationships where one person acts on behalf of another
Indoor Management Rule: Common law principle (Royal British Bank v Turquand) protecting third parties dealing with companies assuming internal procedures were properly followed
