Contractor selected for City flagship legal and police HQ

The City of London Corporation has selected Mace to construct a new civic hub on Fleet Street. The Salisbury Square Development, designed by Eric Parry Architects, will house a flagship legal facility for Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and a new state-of-the-art headquarters for the City of London Police.

With 18 courtrooms, the City of London Law Courts will combine all the Square Mile’s existing courts – except for the Old Bailey – into one building, designed to improve access to justice in line with the HMCTS reform programme.

A new headquarters for the City of London Police will equip officers with the latest technology and facilities, supporting them in their role as lead force combatting economic crime and fraud across the UK.

The development is on track for completion in 2026 and is expected to support 2,100 jobs.

Policy Chair at the City of London Corporation, Catherine McGuinness, said: “As we emerge from a challenging period for the Square Mile, Mace’s appointment is welcome news of progress in a scheme that will play a key role in the City’s recovery.

“The importance of preserving the Square Mile’s position as a global legal hub cannot be understated. As a lawyer myself, I know the major role this plays in the helping the UK attract international business.

“The first-class legal and law enforcement facilities at the Salisbury Square Development will strengthen our justice system and help us crack down on economic crime, enhancing the City’s reputation as a world-leading location to do business.”