On 2 July 2025, HSE published its statistics for work-related injuries in Great Brittain 2025, covering the period April 2024 to March 2025 [Read More...]

Michael Appleby acted for a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) company that owns a residential block of flats [Read More...]

The Judge's comments, made in open court, warrant careful attention from legal professionals, regulators, and businesses alike. [Read More...]

In a recent and sobering decision, the Crown Court has awarded Falcon Tower Crane Services Ltd costs exceeding £580,000, to be paid by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), following the collapse of a high-profile prosecution. [Read More...]

The Procurement Act 2023, which came into force on 24 February 2025, marks a significant shift in the way public procurement operates in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. [Read More...]

In the case of Mr and Mrs Vainker v. Marbank Construction Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 667 (TCC), the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) provided considered insights into the application of the Defective Premises Act 1972 (DPA). Charlotte Waters of FSW-Law assisted Mr and Mrs Vainker in this successful claim. [Read More...]

During 2020 and 2021 HSE visited the site on four occasions and served nine enforcement notices. [Read More...]

A recent prosecution serves as a warning that the Health and Safety Executive may take action against managers as well as companies when serious health and safety breaches are identified on site. RICS Construction Journal : 22 March 2023. Author Mike Appleby [Read More...]