Cladding, building & fire safety

We act for developers, landlords, management companies, groups of leaseholders and tenants, as well as design teams and contractors, on legal claims arising from unsafe cladding and other building defects concerning fire safety.

We provide clear and practical advice and represent our clients on available recourses, including claims under contract, tort, the Building Safety Act 2022, Defective Premises Act 1972 and Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978.

Our team acted successfully on the first Remediation Order granted under the Building Safety Act 2022 and we continue to work in this fast growing area of law.  Helping you to avoid or resolve disputes in the most cost-effective way is another of our key strengths.

We offer you a full service, from strategic guidance around the notification and certification regime on defects remediation under the Building Safety Act 2022 and standstill agreements of potential claims, through to court and tribunal proceedings and settlement agreements.  

As experts in Building Safety Act 2022 related matters for property, construction and regulatory disputes, we can help with:

• advising and representing parties on recoverability of remediation costs 
• advising on claims by or against developers, design team,  contractors and warranty providers
• advising and representing parties on breaches of building regulations (and other relevant safety legislation) and options
• advising and representing clients on the notification and certification  under the Building Safety Act 2022 concerning remediation costs
• advising landlords, management companies and other parties on Higher-Risk Building regime under the Building Safety Act 2022
• advising and representing parties on standstill agreements
• advising on company and personal liability issues arising from cladding and building safety claims
• advising large Build to Rent and Private Rented Sector landlords on the impact of remediation works on their tenants and in respect of the disclosure of planned works to prospective tenants
• acting in court and tribunal applications including appeals
• minimising costs exposure including the use of negotiation, mediation, arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution

We’ve been involved in many high-profile cases over the years. Our team successfully obtained a Remediation Order, the first of its kind granted under the Building Safety Act 2022, for a group of leaseholders and continues to develop its expertise in this fast growing area of law for developers, landlords, management companies, leaseholders and tenants, as well as design team and contractors, on mixed use and residential buildings.

Our specialist knowledge enables us to provide proactive guidance and innovative solutions in the implementation of new practices, as well as in dispute resolution of cladding and building safety defects remediation.

Here are some comments made about us.

"Thanks so much Pauline for the incredible job you did over many years and through real adversity.  We are happy with the outcome and grateful for your support."

Russell-Cooke client

Our charges are based on our hourly rates plus administrative charges and disbursements. We’ll provide an initial estimate of your likely legal costs and will update this if your requirements or the circumstances of the work change.

The current range of hourly rates for members of the team is from £220 + VAT to £600 + VAT per hour.

We’d be pleased to discuss your requirements free of charge and provide a tailored costs proposal.