Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation that may apply if the joint venture arrangement meets partnership criteria, even if not intended as a traditional partnership
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation for understanding the boundaries between incorporated and unincorporated entities, and relevant for any future incorporation provisions
Common Law of Contract: Body of case law governing formation and enforcement of contracts in England and Wales
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability and reasonableness
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false statements made during contract formation that induce parties to enter into agreements
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and ensures joint ventures don't violate competition law principles
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplements competition law framework and provides additional regulatory oversight for business arrangements
EU Retained Competition Law: Post-Brexit competition regulations retained from EU law that continue to apply in UK jurisdiction
Intellectual Property Rights Legislation: Various acts governing patents, trademarks, copyright, and other IP rights relevant to joint venture arrangements
Data Protection Act 2018: Along with UK GDPR, governs the processing and protection of personal data within the joint venture
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant if the joint venture will have employees, governing employment rights and obligations
Tax Legislation: Various tax laws including partnership tax rules affecting the fiscal treatment of unincorporated joint ventures
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applicable if the joint venture's activities involve dealing with consumers directly
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulatory requirements that may apply depending on the joint venture's field of operation
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant if the joint venture involves any regulated financial services activities
