United Kingdom: Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

England's private rental sector is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades with the Renters' Rights Act abolishing Section 21 "no-fault" evictions. Duncan Lewis housing experts break down...

Defra's response to its consultation on biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects has introduced genuinely welcome changes recognising the specific nature of NSIPs. Here is our analysis.

The May 2026 edition of HSF Kramer's NSIP newsletter is now available. This instalment of the newsletter ushers in our new approach to covering the most interesting and topical events...

Organisations developing or procuring AI tools face complex questions around data rights, model training, explainability, liability, and regulatory compliance. With global frameworks still evolving and intellectual property questions unresolved, well-crafted AI contract clauses serve as the primary risk control mechanism, providing certainty on ownership, data usage, and governance while adapting to emerging regulations.

Nature-related risk has evolved from a specialist environmental concern into a mainstream organisational priority affecting governance, legal compliance, and long-term value.

The AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States raises complex legal, regulatory and strategic questions across nuclear regulation, export control, procurement structures and international law. As the defence collaboration moves from political commitment to detailed implementation, governments, industry and advisers must navigate evolving frameworks covering nuclear safety, technology transfer, industrial sovereignty and strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific.

The High Court has shown how strictly deadlines set by regulators can be enforced in Intelligent Land Investments Group PLC v Gas and Electricity Markets Authority [2026] EWHC 336 (Admin).

On 12 March 2026, the UK government confirmed that important changes will be made to the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) Notifiable Acquisition Regulations (NARs) and the scope of the NSIA mandatory notification regime.

As the Midlands continues to strengthen its role in the UK's defence future, we reflect on the Midlands Defence and Security Blueprint, set out earlier this year to boost high value jobs...