Building safety

The changes instituted by the Building Safety Act 2022 and other building safety legislation are unprecedented and fast moving. Familiar legal concepts are shattered, the corporate veil is pierced, long-standing limitation rules are re-written and freedom of contract is curbed. Non-compliance with the regime is backed by criminal sanctions.

We can guide you through the new building safety regime, whether you're developing, managing, buying, selling, remediating or enfranchising buildings or dwellings caught by the changes, acquiring a target now or previously involved in construction or bringing or defending a claim. From determining whether you own a higher-risk building to building registration, from navigating the new building control “gateway” regime for higher-risk buildings to assessing recovery options for remediation costs, from participation in the responsible actors scheme to dealing with claims for remediation orders, remediation contribution orders or building liability orders, we have an expert team that can help you.  

Our experience

Our team brings together experts from across our full-service firm, including our construction, real estate investment and development, enfranchisement, planning, insurance, corporate acquisitions and commercial groups. We’re uniquely placed to provide comprehensive, strategic, market leading advice and to help clients operate in the new building safety landscape.