Commercial Property
Our award-recognised Commercial Property team provides expert legal support for buying, selling, leasing and developing commercial property. Whether you’re a private landowner, developer, builder or housing association, we deliver clear, efficient advice across every stage of a transaction. From negotiating commercial leases and reviewing heads of terms, to handling freehold and leasehold matters, ensuring regulatory compliance and advising on landlord and tenant obligations, our team combines technical expertise with a practical, business-focused approach.
Recognised by the Legal 500, the team has also received national recognition, having been named “Commercial Property Team of the Year” at the British Conveyancing Awards 2026. They were also finalists in the “Outstanding Legal Team of the Year National & Mid-sized Firms” category at the Property Week Property Awards 2025, reflecting the strength and consistency of their work across the sector.
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Overview for Commercial Property Legal Services
The Legal 500 Commercial Property Team Are In A Class Of Their Own, acting for both private and corporate landowners, developers, builders, and Housing Associations. -
Buying, Selling Or Leasing Commercial Property
We have a wealth of experience in dealing successfully with all types of commercial property matters, offering positive advice with speed and efficiency. -
Commercial Leases
Entering a new lease is an extremely important time in the relationship of Landlord and Tenant. -
Lease agreements – Commercial Leases – A Brief Overview
There are many types of leases and ways of describing them. This is a brief overview of various types of leases. -
Leasing – What You Should Know
Key things to know and consider in a commercial lease. -
Break Clauses In Commercial Leases
A break clause can be included in a fixed-term lease allowing either the tenant or landlord to terminate the lease early. -
Dilapidations At The End Of A Lease – What Are They?
Dilapidations generally refers to items of disrepair that are covered by specific repairing covenants or promises contained usually in a commercial Lease. -
Repairing Obligations In Commercial Property
Whether you are planning to enter a new lease, or to take on an existing lease (by assignment), the condition of a property may be one of the first things that you consider, alongside the size, location and price. -
Permitted Use
Whilst negotiating the terms of a lease, the Landlord and the Tenant agree on how the commercial premise(s) would be used. It is essential from a tenant’s perspective, that planning advice is sought, especially if planning permission is required. -
Landlord And Tenant Responsibilities For Commercial Premises
Whether you are a landlord or tenant of a commercial property, you will have a duty to ensure the business premises are well-maintained and safe. -
Energy Performance Certificates For Commercial Properties
An EPC is a certificate containing information relating to the energy efficiency of a building and can be useful for buyers/tenants in deciding on whether or not to take on a property. -
Getting Your Head Around Heads Of Terms
Before drafting a lease, and often before engaging solicitors, heads of terms are agreed will be drawn up. This is a document which reflects the commercial deal agreed between the two parties, outlining all of the fundamental terms before the transaction proceeds any further. -
Licences To Assign Or Sublet Commercial Premises
If you are a landlord or tenant of commercial premises, the chances are that at some point you will wish to make or will receive an application for licence to assign or sublet those premises. -
MEES Regulations From A Tenant’s Perspective
The MEES Regulations affecting commercial buildings came into force as of 1st April 2018 and at present commercial buildings have an energy efficiency rating between A and G. -
Natural Capital And Biodiversity Net Gain
Natural capital and biodiversity net gain. New opportunities to secure additional income and new revenue streams. -
2025 Case Studies
Our commercial property case studies from 2025 showcase a wide range of projects across the...
