Daniela Miklova

1 month ago | lexology.com | Daniela Miklova |Michael O'Brien |Michael Salau

On 26 February 2025, the Government Response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report (the “Inquiry”) was presented to Parliament. The response can be read in full here. The Phase 2 Report, which concluded the Inquiry’s work, made 58 recommendations, of which 37 were directed at the government and 21 were directed at other bodies and institutions. The government has accepted all of the Inquiry’s findings.

Oct 17, 2024 | lexology.com | Joanna Lewis |Sheena Sood |Daniela Miklova

This impact note focuses on the findings detailed in Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, specifically concerning the appointed architect, Studio E Architects Limited. It also explores the recommendations that will impact architects and the wider construction industry going forward. The Phase 2 Report was published on 4 September 2024, and in considerable length outlines the circumstances and causes of the fire. Our earlier article outlines the main findings.

Oct 15, 2024 | lexology.com | Michael Salau |Joanna Lewis |Daniela Miklova |Kayleigh Rhodes

As part of our ‘Health and Safety at Work Act – 50 years on’ feature, Jo Lewis, Michael Salau and Daniela Miklova consider the HSE’s approach to enforcement action with a review of recent prosecutions. They explore the enforcement trends within the construction industry to minimise the risk of fatalities and non-fatal injuries within the workplace.

Oct 15, 2024 | lexology.com | Michael Salau |Joanna Lewis |Daniela Miklova |Kayleigh Rhodes

As part of our ‘Health and Safety at Work Act – 50 years on’ feature, Jo Lewis, Michael Salau and Daniela Miklova consider the HSE’s approach to enforcement action with a review of recent prosecutions. They explore the enforcement trends within the construction industry to minimise the risk of fatalities and non-fatal injuries within the workplace.

Sep 10, 2024 | lexology.com | Joanna Lewis |Michael Salau |Daniela Miklova

Sadly, construction worker fatalities continue to rise in the UK. The recent annual Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics show that construction worker fatalities are 70 percent higher than pre-covid levels, whilst across other industries surveyed, the statistics were broadly in line with pre-covid levels. The construction industry remains the most dangerous sector to work in despite a continuous programme of health and safety awareness campaigns.