Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing corporate entities in the UK, including company formation, management, and administration requirements
Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation defining and regulating business partnerships in England and Wales
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for data protection and privacy, crucial when consent involves sharing or processing of personal or business data
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights and defining business obligations in consumer relationships
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Legislation governing formalities for creation of certain types of contracts and property-related agreements
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing the validity of electronic signatures and electronic communications in legal documents
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets, relevant if consent involves financial activities
Competition Law: Legal framework ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in business relationships
Intellectual Property Law: Legal provisions protecting intellectual property rights that may be relevant in business consent arrangements
