The essential structure of UK partnership law was established by the Partnership Act 1890; subsequent legislation has created limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships. While LLPs are a different legal form, some aspects of partnership law also apply to them.
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Companies legislation
The full text of the UK Companies Act 2006 and related legislation, including Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000.
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Partnership law
A chapter on partnership law, covering the three types of partnership, relation of partners to third parties and between themselves, termination of partnership and other practical matters.
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Partnership basics
A section providing an overview of the law of partnerships in the UK, as it relates to the tax treatment of partnerships.
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A chapter on the law and practice of LLPs, covering the legislation, incorporation, forming an LLP, the members' agreement, designated members, duties and responsibilities of members and whistleblowing protection.
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Advantages and disadvantages of LLPs compared with limited companies
A section discussing the relative merits of LLPs and limited companies. The points raised may be of interest to those considering incorporating a business entity.
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Statutory regime governing LLPs
A section providing a brief outline of the law governing limited liability partnerships (LLPs). Covers incorporation, members, and persons of significant control.
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Limited Liability Partnerships
This section on Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) looks at the nature of LLPs, their formation and the rights and liabilities of LLP members.
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Partnership
This chapter looks at the nature and definition of a partnership. Also covered are the partnership agreement, duties of partners to each other, partners' relationship to each other, partner's relationship with outsiders, the dissolution and winding up of partnerships, and limited partners.
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Choice of legal status
This section outlines the relative advantages and disadvantages of trading as a company, partnership or limited liability partnership.
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Articles and books in the ICAEW Library collection
The collection of the ICAEW Library & Information Service includes a range of articles, books and reports covering partnership law. A selection of recent works on this topic is set out below.
Lindley and Banks on partnership, 21st ed.
A comprehensive practical guide to the law relating to both general and limited partnerships. Covers various topics, including the nature and formation of partnerships, partnership agreements, the liabilities undertaken by partners, partnership taxation, and dissolution, winding up and insolvency.
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