Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company mergers, including Parts 26 and 27 on mergers and arrangements, Sections 895-901 on schemes of arrangement, and Sections 171-177 on directors' duties
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services firms and markets, including provisions for regulated entities, financial promotions, and market abuse prevention
Enterprise Act 2002: Contains merger control provisions and competition considerations for business combinations
EU Retained Law: Post-Brexit retained EU regulations relevant to mergers and cross-border considerations
UK Takeover Code: Rules and regulations governing takeovers of public companies, administered by the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers
Competition Law Framework: UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requirements, including merger control thresholds and filing requirements
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers: Specific regulations for takeovers involving listed companies in the UK
Stock Exchange Rules: London Stock Exchange listing rules and disclosure requirements for listed companies
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations governing employee rights during business transfers
UK Data Protection Framework: UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 requirements for handling personal data during mergers
Tax Legislation: Corporation Tax, Stamp Duty, and VAT implications for merger transactions
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and requirements depending on the industry (e.g., financial services, healthcare)
National Security and Investment Act 2021: Regulations governing foreign investment and national security considerations in UK business combinations
