Commercial Real Estate
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From handling problem tenants to negotiating lease renewals and assisting with the drafting of new lease agreements, we deliver tailored legal solutions to meet the needs of businesses across a wide range of industries. We also offer specialized services for clients involved in tendering processes and contract negotiations, providing continuous support as though we are part of your in-house legal team.
Our Commercial Real Estate Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to address the various challenges in managing and transacting commercial real estate. Below are the key areas where we can assist you:
- We provide ongoing advice for clients managing large commercial property portfolios. Our team assists with maintaining smooth relationships with tenants, ensuring that both landlords and tenants understand and comply with their respective obligations.
- We offer strategies for dealing with problematic tenants, whether that involves negotiating payment plans, handling disputes, or advising on eviction procedures. Our team can help you minimise risks and resolve issues efficiently.
- Our team is skilled in negotiating lease renewals for existing occupiers, ensuring that terms are fair and in line with market conditions. We assist landlords and tenants in resolving any disputes over lease renewal terms and can offer advice on the exercise of break clauses, rent reviews, and other lease-related issues.
- We also help clients navigate the complexities of rent review negotiations, ensuring that both parties are treated fairly and that the new terms align with commercial goals.
- Whether you are entering into a new lease agreement or need assistance with an agreement for lease, our team has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating the terms of commercial leases.
- We work closely with landlords and tenants to ensure that the terms of leases are tailored to their specific needs, addressing key issues such as rent, duration, use of property, rights of renewal, and tenant obligations.
- We offer expert advice on leasehold matters, including lease termination, assignments, subletting, and other provisions that impact the landlord-tenant relationship.
- We offer ongoing support for commercial tenants who are tendering for contracts, providing legal guidance throughout the process. Whether you are negotiating a new lease, lease extension, or any commercial agreement, our team is available to provide practical legal advice and support.
- We assist in drafting tender documents, reviewing contract terms, and offering strategic advice on how to position your business to win tenders while protecting your legal interests. Our team can help you assess contract risks and ensure that you achieve the best possible terms.
- Additionally, we can assist with attending negotiation meetings as an extension of your in-house legal team, helping to address any issues that arise and ensure that your negotiations remain on track. We bring expertise to the table, offering solutions to complex legal problems and helping you reach a successful outcome.
- In the event of disputes arising between landlords and tenants, we offer comprehensive dispute resolution services. Our team is experienced in managing lease disputes, including issues relating to rent arrears, breaches of covenants, and disagreements over lease terms.
- We assist with litigation in county courts, high courts, and other tribunals, working to resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation where necessary. Our approach is focused on achieving the most efficient and cost-effective resolution.
- For commercial landlords and tenants involved in leasehold transactions, we provide advice on financing arrangements, including how best to structure lease deals to minimise financing costs. We also consider the tax implications of lease transactions and financing, helping to structure deals in a tax-efficient manner.
- Our team offers guidance on VAT considerations, stamp duty land tax (SDLT), and other relevant taxes that may arise in commercial lease transactions.
- We assist clients in managing rent arrears and the recovery of overdue payments from tenants. Our team can help you negotiate repayment plans or take legal action when necessary, including initiating eviction proceedings or recovering arrears through court action.
- We also provide strategic advice on handling breaches of lease terms, managing tenant defaults, and taking proactive steps to protect your commercial interests.
- We work with clients to advise on property development projects, including handling the legal aspects of planning permissions, construction contracts, and regulatory compliance.
- From the acquisition of land to securing the necessary approvals for development, our team offers comprehensive support for clients undertaking commercial real estate development projects.
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