Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations, including joint ventures, directors' duties, and corporate governance requirements
Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation establishing partnership principles that may apply to joint operations even if not forming a formal partnership
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Key contract law legislation dealing with false statements made during contract formation
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing anti-competitive behavior and ensuring fair market practices in joint operations
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation affecting business relationships and market competition, including merger regulations
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental legislation ensuring workplace safety and health requirements in joint operations
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Key legislation governing environmental obligations and responsibilities in business operations
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing data protection requirements and UK GDPR compliance in joint operations
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation protecting workers' rights in joint operation contexts
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings regulations protecting employees when business ownership changes
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights in joint operations
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing trademark protection and usage in joint business ventures
Arbitration Act 1996: Legislation governing dispute resolution procedures and arbitration in business contracts
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation procedures in England and Wales for dispute resolution
