Legal Considerations for Retrofit Projects

In this week's episode, Rubianka Winspear of Trowers & Hamlins LLP joins our host Sarah Daly, Associate Director, Turner & Townsend. They discuss what the typical retrofit process is regarding legal considerations and how you can upskill and get prepared for your upcoming retrofit projects. Sarah and Rubianka explore the right times within a project to involve a legal team and how the communication should be handled between the legal parties and other project team members. They also explore Section 20; what it is, why and how it should be considered in a retrofit project and how to engage with tenants on this. Trowers & Hamlins are an international law firm experienced in a variety of sectors, including housing, real estate and construction. This episode was originally posted under the SHRA podcast series. For more formal guidance, please visit the recorded masterclasses in the 'Resources' tab at www.riseretrofit.org.uk This podcast is an informal discussion between interested parties associated with Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise. Any views expressed are those of the individuals concerned and do not seek to represent the government.