# The Open-Ended Investment Companies Regulations 2001, Regulation 56: Contracts: England and Wales or Northern Ireland


Under the law of England and Wales or Northern Ireland a contract may be made—
(a) by an open-ended investment company by writing under its common seal; or
(b) on behalf of such a company, by any person acting under its authority (whether expressed or implied);
and any formalities required by law in the case of a contract made by an individual also apply, unless a contrary intention appears, to a contract made by or on behalf of such a company.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1228/regulation/56 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/open-ended-investment-companies-regulations-2001/regulation-56
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