Nearly every commercial organisation will have some interest in property, whether as an occupier, developer, investor or commercial landlord. But although for some, property can be a profitable long-term asset, for others it may turn into a long term burden.

Our Commercial Property department acts for both sellers and purchasers on matters as diverse as the property aspects of large corporate restructuring deals to the sale or purchase of small business premises.

In addition to the basic legal procedures involved in such transactions, we can also advise on financing and re-financing, environmental considerations, auction sales, licensing, claw back and pre-emption and the formation and transferal of management companies.

Our expertise in leasehold matters is equally solid. We act for both landlords and tenants and can advise and negotiate on all legal and drafting aspects of rent review, security of tenure, alienation options and repairing obligations. In addition to new short or long-term leases we can also undertake lease assignments, sublets and occupational licences.

Main Services

• Acquisition and disposal of commercial property
• Grant, acquisition and disposal of leases
• Assembly, acquisition and disposal of development sites
• Estate development
• Planning advice
• Environmental issues
• Construction contract terms
• Property taxation