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The accountable person - Are you ready?

  • United Kingdom
  • Construction and engineering

15-11-2022

 

The Building Safety Act creates new roles and responsibilities for the accountable person and principal accountable person in each higher risk building. It is essential to prepare for this change. Those who fail to discharge their duties can be held criminally liable. This publication provides guidance on what changes will be introduced by the new regime and what action is expected.

Download: The Accoutable person here. 

 

Simon Chamberlain, Partner
Tom Douglas, Partner
Tim Hill, Partner
Stephen Manson, Consultant
Dave Newstone, Legal Director
Caroline Andresier, Legal Director Professional Support Lawyer
Gemma Irving, Principal Associate Professional Support Lawyer
Anna Bevan-Jones, Principal Associate
Victoria Groves, Principal Associate Professional Support Lawyer
Nicola Woods, Principal Associate
David Dowsett, Principal Associate
Ranjit Bajway, Principal Associate

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