Piercing the Corporate Veil in Construction: Building Liability & Remediation Orders

Introduction

Standard company law principles are being set aside in the name of building safety. Building Liability Orders (BLOs) and Remediation Contribution Orders (RCOs) now allow the courts to reach across corporate groups to find the ‘deep pockets’ required for repairs.

This webinar provides a critical update on the ‘just and equitable’ test, which has been rigorously tested in the tribunals over the last 12 months. This session will examine how the 2026 Upper Tribunal decisions have expanded the definition of ‘associated companies’, making it nearly impossible for parent companies to distance themselves from the liabilities of their SPVs.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• BLO vs. RCO: Distinguishing between the two and knowing when to apply for each
• The ‘Just and Equitable’ Test: Lessons from Grey GR Limited Partnership v Edgewater and Triathlon Homes v Stratford
• Information Orders: How to use Section 132 to force disclosure of corporate structures
• Joint & Several Liability: Navigating the risks of being associated with a rogue developer

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 30th September 2026

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