The structural frame of London’s newest flagship court building is finished and the City will mark the milestone later today with a ‘topping out’ ceremony.
The mammoth £600m complex in Salisbury Square off Fleet Street, funded by City of London Corporation, will house 18 courtrooms dedicated to economic and cybercrime cases. Expected to be completed in 2027, it will also accommodate the new headquarters of City of London Police.
The development will comsolidate the Square Mile’s existing civil and magistrates’ courts into a single purpose-built facility. It will also provide a commercial space, a hospitality venue, and a public square with green spaces and walking routes, together with 400 cycle parking spaces.
Designed by by Eric Parry Architects and built by Mace Construct, the complex will have a design life of 125 years, more than double that for a standard commercial development.
Chris Hayward, policy chair of the corporation, said: ‘By speeding up the handling of complex cyber crime and fraud cases, this new justice quarter will deliver faster outcomes for victims, free up vital capacity across the courts, and strengthen public confidence in our ability to tackle economic crime. The Salisbury Square Development represents a once-in-a-generation investment in our justice system. This is about safeguarding the integrity of the UK’s financial sector, protecting people and businesses across the country, and sending a clear message that fraudsters will be brought to justice.’
The courts will be fitted out with ‘all available’ courtroom technology, including screens and cameras.
Sarah Sackman KC, minister for courts and legal services, said: ‘Courts like these, in the heart of our capital, showcase why London is a global leader in legal services.’
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