MLS X Landmark: Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
30/04/2026
Mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) laws came into effect in February 2024, with the requirement for new developments to ensure habitats are left in a better condition than before. This has led to a major transformation in development planning and marking an essential move toward saving biodiversity. Nevertheless, this new and evolving legislation has raised numerous questions for all involved. Real Estate lawyers are essential for navigating this new regulatory landscape, assisting developer and landowner clients with compliance and legal agreements.
In this session, we look at:
BNG in 2026
- Reminder of the legislation, policies and intent
- The complexities
- Changes as of Jan 2026
Real Estate Lawyers and BNG
- Advising developer clients
- Negotiating agreements
- Advising landowners
Data to support BNG
- Landmark SiteSolutions Data and Reports
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Meet our speakers
Patrick Speer, Consulting Lead, Landmark Information
Coming from a background in regulatory and environmental consultancy, with a focus on noise risk and building services. Patrick joined Landmark in 2023 as Environmental Reports Team Lead, where he held responsibility for the delivery of Landmark Legal’s desktop reports. Over his time at Landmark he has developed a keen interest in Biodiversity and has been leading on the development of our Biodiversity Net Gain report. In his current role as Consulting Lead, Patrick is focused on supporting the delivery and continual improvement of Landmark’s consultancy services, while driving the development of new offerings to meet evolving client and market needs.
Simon Boyle, Environmental Director, Landmark Information
Simon is the Environmental Law Director with Landmark Information. He has over 30 years’ experience as an environmental lawyer which has included working in local government and for a major manufacturing company. For 21 years he ran an MSc module on Environmental Policy and Law. He is the chapter author (Information Sources and Environmental Reports) of Contaminated Land by Stephen Tromans and a chapter author of Wilderness Protection in Europe (2016). Most recently, he was involved in the drafting of the Law Society Climate practice note for property transaction and co-wrote the Technical Supplementary Note. He also contributed to the updated TCLP Marni’s clause. Since 2005 he has helped to organise and run the UKELA Wild Law weekends.