Financial Collateral Arrangements (No. 2) Regulations 2003: Key EU-derived legislation that governs financial collateral arrangements in the UK, implementing EU Directive 2002/47/EC. Covers the creation, perfection and enforcement of security interests in financial collateral.

Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational legislation establishing fundamental principles regarding property rights and security interests, including requirements for creation of legal charges.

Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in the UK, including registration requirements for company charges and corporate capacity and authority requirements.

Insolvency Act 1986: Legislation governing insolvency proceedings and their impact on security interests, including anti-deprivation principles and treatment of secured creditors.

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Principal legislation for financial services regulation in the UK, including regulatory requirements for regulated entities and FCA/PRA compliance obligations.

Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation protecting consumer interests in credit arrangements, relevant if any party to the agreement might be considered a consumer.

Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and contractual interpretation.

Equity Principles: Common law principles regarding security interests, including equitable charges and mortgages, and remedies available to secured parties.

Priority Rules: Legal principles determining the ranking and priority of competing security interests over the same collateral.

Conflict of Laws: Principles determining which jurisdiction's laws apply to cross-border transactions and the recognition and enforcement of foreign security interests.