Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing transfer of title, warranties and conditions, passing of risk, and delivery obligations in goods sales
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Covers quality standards, fitness for purpose, and service elements of the transaction
Companies Act 2006: Regulates corporate authority to sell, board approvals, and related filing requirements
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business assets are transferred (TUPE regulations)
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT implications of the sale and going concern provisions
Capital Allowances Act 2001: Determines tax treatment of asset transfers
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Regulates third party rights in contractual arrangements
Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing legal claims relating to the contract
Data Protection Act 2018: Governs handling of personal data in asset transfers where applicable
Competition Act 1998: Regulates competition aspects of asset sales with significant market impact
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition and insolvency provisions affecting asset sales
Property Law Act 1925: Governs real estate aspects if property assets are involved in the sale
Financial Conduct Authority Regulations: Regulatory requirements for sale of financial assets or regulated businesses
Environmental Regulations: Environmental protection requirements affecting asset transfers where applicable
Health and Safety Regulations: Health and safety requirements that may affect asset transfers and ongoing operations
