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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The rapid revenue growth in women’s sports is enabling the investment into tailored facilities and innovative fan experiences. Partner and Head of Construction, Sarah Rock discusses how purpose-built football stadiums are reshaping women’s football in England by catering to the unique needs of players and fans, enabling the sport’s continued rise.
Read more 6 min read 11 Mar 2025 The Building Safety Act – key updates for 2025The Building Safety Act gained Royal Assent in April 2022 and has subsequently been brought into force through a raft of secondary legislation. Head of Construction, Sarah Rock explores the secondary legislation of The Building Safety Act that is coming in 2025 – including the much-anticipated Building Safety Levy, due to be enacted by Autumn 2025 and the effect of Building Assessment Certificates on conveyancing.
Read more 3 min read 03 Mar 2025 HMRC makes VAT a snag for cladding remediationIn December 2024, the Government clarified HMRC’s VAT policy on cladding remediation works for residential buildings. Head of Construction, Sarah Rock and Tax Partner, Andrew Loan outline when remediation qualifies for reduced or zero-rated VAT as ‘snagging’ and when the standard 20% rate applies, as well as examining challenges in reclaiming VAT, particularly for older buildings, and the impact of the Government’s Remediation Action Plan on expediting safety improvements.
Read more 5 min read 24 Feb 2025 Is fire safety regulation a balancing act?In Property Wire, Partner and Head of Construction, Sarah Rock outlines the legislative landscape of fire safety regulations
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