Landlord & Tenant Advice

Our experience from both perspectives means we can help you avoid the worries of overly intricate negotiations and lease documents.

We focus on giving you clarity and a clear decision making path. And we don’t waste time deliberating. We understand that responsiveness is vital, so our team’s pragmatic and commercially-focused advice is always there when you need it.

Property lease capabilities

• We advise all types of commercial landlords and tenants of freehold and leasehold properties, from individuals to large corporate occupiers and institutional investors such as pension funds
• It’s not simply office buildings. Our wide-ranging client list gives us experience in retail, leisure, business parks, and industrial distribution – and everything in between
• Our expertise covers all aspects of leases and agreements, including re-gearing, lease renewals, insurance, and security of tenure. Potentially tricky areas are second nature to us too, such as break clauses, repairing obligations, and rent review and service charge provisions

Expertise in landlord and tenant issues

• Whatever the size and shape of the property asset or portfolio, we can help – from drafting and agreeing new leases, to reconfiguring matters to fit your occupational space requirements
• A good lawyer will give you sound technical advice of landlord and tenant issues. We make it even better through conversation and collaboration at an early stage. Because in our experience, the more you can agree in the heads of terms, the faster and smoother the transaction
• So we’re keen to know your wider objectives and be involved at the outset of negotiations. It means we can shine a light on the points that matter and make suggestions to expedite your plans. But at whatever stage we’re involved, we don’t take things at face value but offer ways to fine tune and add advantage for all sides

Our approach
We understand your needs. Landlords will usually want to strike a balance between protecting capital value and generating income quickly. Tenants are keen to move in promptly while keeping things flexible for moving on or making other changes. The relationship between each side is important, and we aim to keep it strong.

How we work with you
Our expertise is complemented by the help of our other specialist teams for any related matters – such as acquiring more property, or handling any breakdown of the landlord and tenant relationship. We can also introduce you to the support of letting agents and other external consultants.

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