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Webinar recording: Real Estate Occupier Insights - The Building Safety Act

02 July 2025

In our most recent Real Estate Occupier Insights webinar, David McNeice and Greg Wood delved into the implications of the Building Safety Act for commercial occupiers.

Key topics included the role of the Building Safety Regulator, the introduction of the three gateway approval stages for construction projects, and the importance of maintaining the “golden thread” of building information. Other highlights include the new duty holder roles and the legal and operational consequences of non-compliance, including potential criminal liability.

The webinar also explored practical considerations for commericial occupiers, and real-world case studies which illustrated challenges like determining whether a unit falls within a high-risk building and the impact of delayed approvals on store openings. The experts stressed the importance of early collaboration between landlords and tenants, proactive legal drafting, and understanding the broader application of the Building Safety Act — even for non-high-risk buildings.

It is essential that commercial occupiers adapt as the industry continues to navigate this evolving legal landscape, if you would like to discuss this topic further, please don't hesitate to get in touch with David or Greg. 

Speakers

Rachel Lawler - Partner, Real Estate

David McNeice - Partner and Global Co-Head of Infrastructure, Construction and Energy

Greg Wood - Senior Associate, Real Estate

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