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We support blue light organisations and emergency services across the UK, delivering a wide range of legal expertise and support.

We work closely with blue light procurement departments, providing support at all levels. We have worked on high-profile, high-value projects that require direct interaction with senior command officers including Police and Crime Commissioners and Chief Constables.

Our wealth of experience means we understand the unique culture and pressures that blue light organisations face. We tailor our support to ensure that the advice we provide to our blue light clients recognises the sensitivities of such a high-profile sector.

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Work highlights

  • Advising the Seven Force Strategic Collaboration Programme on their procurement for the Police Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF).
  • Advising Kent Police and Essex Police on their Framework Agreement for Ambient Meals, open to 30+ police and fire authorities. Our work was officially recognised as it won the Procurement Innovation/Initiative of the Year at the GO UK National Pubic Procurement Awards.
  • Advising Essex Police on their Data Analytics for Everyone Project.
Government Announcement – 7 September 2026 The Government has today announced a pause and review of its local government reorganisation programme, following updated legal advice. Peter Collins explains what you need to know. Decisions affecting Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk have been withdrawn, while proposals in a further 14 areas, as well as Cambridgeshire and... Read more
As the government consults on national section 106 templates for medium-sized housing sites, Emily Knowles, Rachel Lee and Katie Millar explain what this means for local planning authorities. Section 106 agreements are essential to the delivery of housing and infrastructure- they secure the planning obligations that make otherwise unacceptable development acceptable in planning terms. Yet... Read more
Announcements today show that government at both national and London level is moving beyond simply setting housing targets and is focusing on removing barriers to delivery. Emily Knowles, Gemma Duncan and Katie Millar explain what you need to know. The UK Government has announced close to £10bn in funding for 33 Strategic Partners: councils, housing... Read more

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