29th May 2025
Earlier this month, the eleventh edition of the Architect’s Legal Handbook co-edited by former member of Chambers Anthony Speaight KC and Matthew Thorne, was released celebrating 50 years since it was first published. Other contributing authors from 4 Pump Court include Lynne McCafferty KC, James Leabeater KC, Claire Packman KC, Thomas Crangle, James Hatt, Martyn Naylor, Helen Dennis and Katy Handley.
This eleventh edition features all the latest developments in the law which affect an architect’s work, as well as providing comprehensive coverage of relevant UK law topics. Key highlights of this edition include:
– A new chapter has been added to cover the statutory framework for building safety, which is complemented by a wholly updated chapter on construction regulation in England and Wales
– The chapter on public procurement law has also been entirely rewritten to focus on the Public Procurement Act 2023 and related regulations, following Brexit
– New suites of standard contract forms have, since the last edition, been issued. These have seen substantial changes with chapters on JCT 2024 and the latest NEC4 forms, together with wider updates to the chapters on FIDIC and other forms of contract
– A revised chapter on architects’ contracts with clients covering the RIBA Professional Services Contract 2024
– A new section on novations in the chapter on the English Law of Contract
The Architect’s Legal Handbook is the essential legal reference work for all architects and students of architecture.
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