Office Fit-out Lawyers

One of the most important areas for businesses, tenants and landlords to prioritise is making sure they have a robust contract in place with their chosen fit-out provider in order to protect themselves legally in the event of a dispute.

We have first-hand experience of how the absence of a written agreement can lead to significant legal and commercial risks and adverse consequences for customers, if something goes wrong during the fit-out project.

Given the value of fit-out works are substantial (sometimes exceeding into the millions of pounds for large-scale projects), it’s important to have the protection of a solid legal agreement clearly documenting the position for all parties involved.

Many fit-out companies tend to use a form of contract, known as the JCT Standard Building Contract or the JCT Design and Build Contract. This has become an industry norm.

The specific details of each project are typically contained within the commercial “addendums” in order to stipulate price and payment structures. If changes to the standard legal terms are required, they are also included as part of the schedule of amendments.

However, your chosen office fit-out lawyer may advise taking a different approach depending on your circumstances and on a case by case basis.