Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in the UK, particularly relevant for matters of authority and representation in corporate contexts
Law of Agency: Fundamental legal principles governing relationships where one person (agent) is authorized to act on behalf of another (principal)
Contract Law: Basic principles of contract formation, validity, and enforcement under English common law
Powers of Attorney Act 1971: Legislation governing the creation and validity of power of attorney arrangements in England and Wales
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislative framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications in legal documents
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, including UK GDPR requirements for handling personal data
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets, relevant if authorization involves financial matters
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations governing anti-money laundering requirements and procedures for financial transactions
Doctrine of Authority: Common law principle defining the scope and limits of authorized actions
Rules of Agency: Common law principles governing the creation, operation, and termination of agency relationships
Apparent/Ostensible Authority: Legal principle where a third party reasonably believes an agent has authority to act, even if not explicitly granted
