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New Procurement Act Obligations for 2026: Are You Compliant?
The Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2025 has been in force since the 1 January 2026 and bring into force the remaining publications obligations under the Procurement Act 2023 (relating to the payments compliance notice, significant payment notice and contract performance notice). Where and when publication of each notice becomes obligatory is as follows:
Be sure your contract delivers what you want
Lawyers report a rise in cases where GP clients are not fully up to speed about fundamental aspects of contracts. Justin Cumberlege and Sophie Birkbeck run through the basics of making one - and what to consider when subcontracting.
Webinar: Social care providers and inquests
oin Hempsons partners Liz Stokes and Adam Smith for an insightful webinar exploring the complexities of inquests and their impact on social care providers.
Webinar: Incorporating your GP practice
Ross Clark and James Molloy examine the process, benefits, and challenges of incorporating GP practices in this webinar.
Webinar: Key issues under the Procurement Act 2023 and PSR
The Procurement Act 2023 & Provider Selection Regime: Key Updates, Practical Guidance, and Compliance Insights
Webinar: All things Court of Protection for social care providers
In this session, Helen Claridge explains when and why providers are drawn into Court of Protection proceedings, what’s expected of you, and how to respond confidently while keeping the focus on the person’s best interests.
Last of the GP property owning partners – how to manage a tricky transition
The relationship between GP partnership and property interests can create complex scenarios, particularly when new partners do not wish to buy into partnership owned surgery premises.
Statement writing webinar and podcast: top tips and common pitfalls
Employment webinar and podcast: Sickness, disability, and reasonable adjustments
Andrew Davidson and Markus Schober share practical guidance for employers on managing sickness absence and understanding the legal duties around disability and reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.
Updated thresholds for public procurements to be applied from 1 January 2026
Learn about the upcoming changes to public procurement thresholds and their impact on contracts from January 2026.
Key changes and impacts for UK companies from 18 November 2025
The Economic and Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) represent one of the most significant overhauls of UK company law in decades. The Act is primarily aimed at combating economic crime, enhancing corporate transparency, and preventing the misuse of corporate structures for fraud and money laundering.
Succession planning and emergency exits – advice for GP partners
Jessie Somerville and Danielle Elmy-Liddiard from healthcare specialist law firm Hempsons provide a guide for GP practices on effectively planning for succession and emergency exit strategies.
Alom v Financial Conduct Authority [2025]: Practical Implications for Healthcare Employers
In Alom v Financial Conduct Authority, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has provided important clarification on procedural fairness in the context of misconduct dismissals.
Celebrating Anne Ball: Winner of a 2025 MPL International Defender Award
We are delighted to announce that our senior partner, Anne Ball, has been honoured with a prestigious 2025 MPL International Defender Award.