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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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.
Read more 2 min read 21 Jan 2026 Beyond the pitch: strengthening women’s football through strategic infrastructure investmentAs investment in the Women’s Super League accelerates, the infrastructure hasn’t kept pace. Writing in City AM, Construction Partner, Sarah Rock explores how regional stadiums, designed around the women’s game and its fans, could offer a scalable solution for clubs, supporters and investors alike.
Read more 4 min read 22 Sep 2025 Why should you engage a construction solicitor before your next residential build?Thinking about a residential build or renovation? Engaging a construction solicitor early can protect your investment, reduce risk, and help your project run smoothly from start to finish. Construction Partner, Sarah Rock, explains why obtaining legal guidance at the outset is essential to avoiding costly disputes and ensuring your contracts and consultant agreements work in your favour.
Read more 3 min read 11 Sep 2025 High risk buildings: What a trustee landlord needs to knowTrustees of high-risk buildings could unexpectedly find themselves criminally liable as the Principal Accountable Person (PAP) if they are non-compliant with the Building Safety Act. Partners, Clare Stirzaker and Sarah Rock, and Trainee, Clemie Stent, explain the key duties and risks.
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