Our building safety practice is focused on providing tailored advice in response to the 2022 Building Safety Act and our seasoned legal professionals conduct thorough risk assessments and compliance audits. We support clients in procuring essential remedial works and skillfully recover losses from parties accountable for building design and construction. With a commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal excellence, we offer comprehensive solutions for a secure built environment.
We can assist with the following:
Advice on legal obligations of landlords and tenants under the Building Safety Act 2022 in light of ownership structures and lease provisions, including Landlord Certificates, Leaseholder Deeds of Certificate and service charge costs.
Advice to institutional landlords and asset managers in respect of the impacts and requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated legislation in respect of their ‘Higher Risk Buildings’.
Advice regarding commercial and residential elements of building safety in mixed-use properties.
Assisting with advice in respect of the Building Safety Fund, for financial support relating to Building Safety.
Advising on disputes and alternative mechanisms for dispute resolution, including negotiation and settlement with other parties.
Advice relating to Higher Risk Buildings, including the registration requirement determining the Principle Accountable Person and the Accountable Person, and duties and obligations of each.
Advising on the Business Safety Act implications in connection with acquisition and disposals, including, advising on what documentation is required for compliance with the act, contractual advice and the required due diligence.
Advice in relation to the construction aspects of the Building Safety Act, including advising on construction contracts and related documents.
