Areas of Practice
Track Record
Advising a large landed estate on the construction documentation for a number of office, retail, leisure and mixed-use developments
Advising a number of private individuals and developers on the construction documentation for the redevelopment and refurbishment of their super prime central London properties
Advising on the construction aspects for the sale of a £140m Mayfair hotel and the purchase of a £24m Mayfair residential property
Preparation and negotiation of the construction documentation for the development of a new five star hotel in Edinburgh
Preparation of a suite of standard construction contracts for an Architect
Advising on the production and installation of a public art installation in Mayfair as part of the London Design Festival
Publications
Construction News
RICS isurv Guidance on Liquidated Damages
Memberships
Society of Construction Law
British Institute of Interior Design
New London Architecture (NLA)
Education & Qualification
University of Warwick
Qualified as a solicitor in 2018
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Determining a building’s height under the Building Safety Act is rarely as straightforward as it seems. In their article, Partner, Sarah Rock and Trainee, Rosie Culshaw unpack the complexities of measuring height and counting storeys, highlighting the grey areas that can leave developers, landlords and asset managers uncertain about whether a building falls within scope.
Read more 3 min read 17 Jun 2026 Sarah Rock on the Upfront podcast: purpose-built stadiums and the future of the women’s gamePartner, Sarah Rock joins the Upfront podcast by Football Ramble to share her insights on the future of women’s football infrastructure. From purpose-built stadiums to investment and training facilities, Sarah explores what is needed to support the next phase of the game’s growth and how to build the right foundations for the future.
Read more 4 min read 11 Mar 2026 Why women’s football needs purpose‑built stadiums, not temporary fixesHow could purpose‑built stadiums reshape the future of women’s football? Insights shared in The Athletic on the recent “Built for Her Game: Women’s Football Panel Event”, run by Construction Partner, Sarah Rock, highlight how leaders across the game are rethinking stadium and training infrastructure. From gyms and recovery spaces to family‑friendly amenities and audience‑focused design which aim to better serve female athletes and their growing fanbase.
Read more 6 min read 29 Jan 2026 Gateway 2: Will 2026 bring the clarity the sector needs?In Planning in London, Construction Partner, Sarah Rock explores how ongoing reforms to the Building Safety Regulator aim to resolve the severe delays and rising costs caused by the Gateway 2 approval process – delays that have left many high‑rise projects stalled across the country. While the safety rationale behind the Gateways remains essential, Sarah highlights that only clearer guidance, improved communication, and a more efficient review process will unlock progress and support much‑needed housing delivery.
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