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The Building Safety Act

English TCC and FTT set out how to manage building safety claims across both jurisdictions

Landmark Wallace v Durkan ruling provides first guidance on how Building Safety Act claims will be managed and tried
The Building Safety Act

English High Court refuses reverse summary judgment on lawfulness of building safety remediation termination

Durkan v Wallace ruling makes clear that the Building Safety Act does not introduce a bespoke standard for repudiation
The Building Safety Act

English court rules that building liability orders can apply to foreign companies

Technology and Construction Court opens the way for developers to recover remediation costs from overseas groups
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

Martyn's Law notification requirements published | HSE prohibition notices signal higher bar for occupational health compliance | MHCLG updates fire
Construction disputes

Updated Technology and Construction Court Guide delivers dedicated Building Safety Act and AI guidelines for proceedings in England and Wales

Latest edition addresses procedural issues that may arise during BSA claims and provides additional guidance on the use of AI
The Building Safety Act

Wales legislates for broader building safety remediation powers

England's remediation and contribution orders model is adopted with potentially greater scope and ministerial discretion
Real estate

English High Court refuses stay and appeal in landmark building liability order ruling

Latest judgment in Crest v Ardmore makes clear that defendants face an uphill battle to unwind a BLO once made
Real estate

English High Court confirms the broad reach of building liability orders

The BLO by default judgment holds a German parent liable for its UK subsidiary's defective cladding
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

SIA updates on Martyn's Law preparations ahead of spring 2027 commencement | ASA confirms continued focus on protecting children from
Real estate

Landlord of UK commercial lease held to have fire safety obligations

High Court rules commercial landlord must remove dangerous cladding under lease covenant despite no disrepair
The Built Environment

What does the second half of 2026 have in store for the commercial real estate sector in England?

Many key legal developments are unfolding that occupiers, investors, developers and lenders should monitor
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Occupational health and safety: HSE publishes updated guidance on managing infection and biological risks at work | Building safety: Building