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Zaynah Mirza

Zaynah Mirza

Associate

London

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Biography

Zaynah is an Associate in the Non-Contentious Construction team. She has experience in advising on, drafting and negotiating construction contracts, including building contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties and related documents. Zaynah also has experience advising on a variety of commercial, residential and mixed-use projects.

Admissions

  • England and Wales

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  • Real Estate

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Jul 08, 2026

Second staircases in residential buildings: what you need to know

In this BCLP Insight, first published in PLC Construction, Zaynah Mirza considers the new requirement for second staircases in residential buildings introduced by amendments to Approved Document B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/2214).
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Jun 17, 2026

PCSA liabilities do not always fall away: lessons from Belong v Seddon

In this BCLP Insight, Zaynah Mirza takes a look at the case of Belong (Construction) Ltd v Seddon Construction Ltd [2026] EWHC 1275 (TCC) where the Technology and Construction Court considered what happens to liabilities that arise under a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) before the transition to a building contract and whether a contractor can walk away from a breach committed during the PCSA period simply because the relevant obligation did not appear in the final building contract.
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Apr 26, 2024

Caps on employer liability: letters of intent and CLS v WJGE

In this Insight, Zaynah Mirza considers the case of CLS Civil Engineering Ltd v WJG Evans and Sons (a partnership) [2024] EWHC 194 (TCC) which concerned a number of issues including whether the terms of the letter of intent or the terms of the contract yet to be entered into governed the project.

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Insights
Jul 08, 2026
Second staircases in residential buildings: what you need to know
In this BCLP Insight, first published in PLC Construction, Zaynah Mirza considers the new requirement for second staircases in residential buildings introduced by amendments to Approved Document B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/2214).
Insights
Jun 17, 2026
PCSA liabilities do not always fall away: lessons from Belong v Seddon
In this BCLP Insight, Zaynah Mirza takes a look at the case of Belong (Construction) Ltd v Seddon Construction Ltd [2026] EWHC 1275 (TCC) where the Technology and Construction Court considered what happens to liabilities that arise under a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) before the transition to a building contract and whether a contractor can walk away from a breach committed during the PCSA period simply because the relevant obligation did not appear in the final building contract.
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Apr 26, 2024
Caps on employer liability: letters of intent and CLS v WJGE
In this Insight, Zaynah Mirza considers the case of CLS Civil Engineering Ltd v WJG Evans and Sons (a partnership) [2024] EWHC 194 (TCC) which concerned a number of issues including whether the terms of the letter of intent or the terms of the contract yet to be entered into governed the project.