Don’t stand still during your standstill

The construction sector continues to face increasingly complex disputes, particularly in the building safety arena. With extended limitation periods under the Building Safety Act 2022 and a growing number of defects and remediation-related claims, many matters remain paused under standstill agreements or court stays. In our latest article, Sheena Sood, Antony Smith and Kayleigh Rhodes explore the often-overlooked risks defendants should consider when disputes are on hold and why early strategic planning remains essential.