July 10, 2023
In his latest column “Weighing up the Law” for FPA Magazine, Sailesh Mehta examines Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its effects on the Fire Safety Order.
Sailesh also interviews David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors (Commercial Litigation) who has substantial expertise in regulatory and property matters.
Both discuss the sentencing and mitigation process when defending a fire safety prosecution.
Sailesh Mehta specialises in fire law advising companies and their directors, as well as fire services across the country on aspects of law and policy. He prosecutes and defends, particularly in fatality cases and leads the Red Lion Chambers’ Fire Law Team representing corporations, company directors, UK fire and rescue authorities, as well as public and investigatory bodies. Learn more: [Fire Law]
Read column here: [pp51-53_Legal_Digital]
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