Commercial Leases
Preparing, negotiating and reviewing commercial leases for landlords and tenants.
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Commercial Property & LeasesPractical commercial property advice, from lease to dispute.
Commercial property is often one of the most valuable assets a business occupies. We advise businesses, commercial landlords and commercial tenants on leases, renewals, assignments, surrenders and the questions that arise throughout a tenancy.
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Commercial Property Law
Understanding commercial property law
Whether you are negotiating a new commercial lease, renewing an existing tenancy or seeking advice on your rights and obligations as a landlord or tenant, clear legal advice can help protect your business and minimise future risk.
Commercial property matters frequently involve long-term contractual commitments and significant financial obligations. Understanding the legal implications before entering into an agreement can help businesses avoid unnecessary disputes and make informed commercial decisions.
Commercial property law governs the occupation, management and use of premises for business purposes. Whether you are taking your first commercial lease, expanding into larger premises or managing an investment property, understanding your legal rights and obligations is essential.
Good advice is not simply about reviewing legal documents. It is about identifying potential risks, negotiating appropriate terms and ensuring that agreements reflect your commercial objectives. Taking advice before entering into a commercial lease or property arrangement can often help avoid disputes and unexpected liabilities later.
How We Can Help
Our commercial property services
We advise businesses, commercial landlords and commercial tenants across a range of commercial property matters. Choose the area you need.
Lease Renewals
Advising landlords and tenants on renewing existing commercial leases and understanding their legal rights.
Read moreLease Assignments
Assisting businesses wishing to assign an existing commercial lease to another party.
Read moreLease Surrenders
Advising landlords and tenants where a lease is to end before its contractual expiry.
Read moreLandlord & Tenant Advice
Ongoing advice on lease obligations, repairing responsibilities, rent reviews and occupation issues.
Read moreLicences to Alter
Preparing and advising on Licences to Alter where a tenant wishes to alter commercial premises.
Read moreLicences to Occupy
Preparing and advising on Licences to Occupy and other short-term commercial occupation arrangements.
Read moreCommercial Property Disputes
Advising clients where disputes arise concerning commercial leases or landlord and tenant obligations.
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Who We Act For
Advice tailored to your business
Every business has different objectives, and our advice is tailored to the individual circumstances of each client. Our commercial property team advises:
- Commercial landlords and property investors.
- Commercial and business tenants.
- Limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
- Retail, hospitality and manufacturing businesses.
- Professional practices and office occupiers.
Whether you are entering into a new lease, negotiating revised terms or seeking advice on your existing commercial property arrangements, we provide commercially focused legal advice designed to protect your interests.
Common Questions
Commercial property, in plain English
Do you act for both landlords and tenants?
Yes. We advise both commercial landlords and commercial tenants on a wide range of lease and property management matters.
Can you review a commercial lease before I sign it?
Yes. We can review the proposed lease, explain your legal obligations and advise on any provisions that may require negotiation.
Can you advise on lease renewals?
Yes. We advise landlords and tenants on lease renewals and the options available under commercial property law.
Can you help if a dispute arises during a lease?
Yes. We advise businesses on a range of landlord and tenant disputes relating to commercial property.
Do you deal with the purchase or sale of commercial property?
No. Our commercial property practice focuses on commercial leases, landlord and tenant matters and related commercial property advice rather than the sale or purchase of commercial property.
Your Next Step
Speak to our commercial property team and know where you stand.
Whether you are negotiating a new commercial lease, renewing an existing tenancy or seeking advice on your rights and obligations as a landlord or tenant, we can provide clear, practical advice tailored to your business. Contact us today to arrange an initial consultation and discuss your commercial property requirements.
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