Fit Out and Refurbishment

With local authorities and businesses striving for ‘net zero’, we are seeing a shift towards the re-use of existing building stock (and away from demolition and rebuilding).  We are also seeing a shift in how buildings are being used, driven by factors such as hybrid office working, the housing crisis, and changes in the retail and hospitality sectors.

An interior fit-out or refurbishment represents a huge investment for any business.  The capital costs are significant and, if things go wrong, there can be unwelcome delays and business disruptions for years to come.

Many businesses are caught short at the outset of their projects.  The terms of the fit-out contracts are overlooked, with the result that the contractual position is unclear or completely unsuitable.

At IBB we have a wealth of experience acting for the various stakeholders in fit-out and refurbishment projects, which means that we have encountered most issues before, and are well placed to solve new problems.

Our clients in this sector include:

• Household retail names and international retail brands
• Hotel owners and hotel brands
• Restaurants
• Franchisors and franchisees
• Owners and occupiers of commercial property (including offices and industrial units)
• Main contractors
• Specialist sub-contractors and suppliers

To find out about our work within the fit out and refurbishment sector, contact us on 01895 207276 or email paul.brampton@ibblaw.co.uk.