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Whether you are a business seeking to lease a commercial property, or a commercial landlord, your new lease should be fair and balanced for both parties. Commercial leasing should also consider eventualities that may occur during the lease term, such as rent review. 

LegalVision’s experienced commercial lawyers can help ensure your retail or commercial leases are fair and provide practical solutions for your lease agreement. Our specialist team can help you to negotiate the terms of your lease, including:

  • understanding landlord tenant law requirements;
  • reviewing the tenant lease or heads of agreement;
  • negotiating the terms, including future lease renewals and identifying potential amendments;
  • rent deposits;
  • drafting the lease agreement;
  • reviewing any additional documents, such as licence agreements;
  • assisting with surrendering a lease; and
  • managing your leasing portfolio.

LegalVision’s property and commercial lease lawyers have assisted thousands of business clients with a wide range of commercial property leases. Our team has assisted everything from small to medium-sized entities to franchisors, corporates and shopping centres. We have also provided legal advice to multiple industries, from industrial and retail to commercial and rural leasing. We also offer price-certainty, for your peace of mind. Call our commercial property team today on 0808 196 8584 or complete the form on this page.

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How LegalVision Can Help

Experienced Property and Leasing Lawyers

Leasing premises can commit your business to substantial occupancy costs and operational obligations long after the initial move. The terms agreed at the outset affect how you can use the property, alter it, assign the lease, respond to rent reviews and exit when your requirements change.

For a growing business, these issues often become more significant when opening another site, expanding warehouse capacity or relocating a team. Early advice gives you more scope to negotiate commercial terms before they become fixed in heads of terms or the lease itself. It can also identify repair, service charge, reinstatement or dilapidations obligations that may affect the true cost of the premises.

Our property and leasing lawyers act for commercial tenants and landlords across office, retail, industrial and other business premises. We advise on the transaction as a whole, including how the lease supports your operating plans, property strategy and future flexibility.

Examples of when businesses come to us:

  • heads of terms have been agreed for new premises and the business needs to test the obligations before committing
  • an existing lease no longer suits operational requirements and assignment, subletting, renewal or surrender options need assessing
  • a schedule of dilapidations has been received and the potential repair and reinstatement exposure needs to be addressed

Our expertise

  • Lease negotiation and review: We review and negotiate heads of terms and commercial leases, including rent, service charges, repair obligations, permitted use, alterations, break rights and renewal provisions.
  • Landlord leasing: We draft and negotiate leases, rent deposit arrangements and related documents for landlords, including terms governing occupation, maintenance, assignment and tenant obligations.
  • Changes during the lease: We advise on assignments, subletting, licences to alter, changes of use and other variations when your premises or operating requirements change.
  • Renewals, rent reviews and exits: We advise on lease renewals, commercial rent reviews, break clauses, surrender arrangements and the documents needed to bring an occupation to an end.
  • Dilapidations and lease disputes: We advise on repair and reinstatement obligations, schedules of dilapidations, breaches and disputes so you can assess exposure and negotiate the next commercial step.

Our Services

Assisting Commercial Landlords

We can draft and review all types of commercial, retail and industrial leases for your UK properties. We can also provide assistance with negotiating with tenants, or other lessors to ensure your investment is protected.

Assisting Commercial Tenants

We can help you with negotiating the terms of your lease, including common terms such as rent, transfer, duration, exit and renewal options). If you are looking to sublet your premises or assign it, we can draft the necessary documents and assist you with negotiations.

Resolving Breaches of Commercial Leases

In the circumstances where a tenant or landlord breaches your lease, we can help with lease related dispute resolution. A Breach of Lease can often be resolved quickly and cost-effectively without going to court.

“Commercial leases should be treated as long-term operating commitments, not simply property documents. We act for commercial tenants, landlords and multi-site businesses on lease negotiations, renewals, assignments, rent reviews and dilapidations. Our clients return to us as their property needs change because the best leasing advice considers both the premises in front of you and the flexibility the business will need later.”
Paul Loccisano Paul Loccisano Practice Leader, LegalVision

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a commercial lease solicitor do?

A commercial lease solicitor advises landlords and tenants on the terms governing business premises. LegalVision’s solicitors can help with heads of terms, lease negotiations, rent reviews, break clauses, assignments, renewals, dilapidations and exit arrangements.

Can LegalVision help with dilapidations claims?

Yes. Our property solicitors can help tenants and landlords with dilapidations, from the repair and reinstatement obligations in the lease to schedules of dilapidations and settlement negotiations. They can work alongside your building surveyor.

Can LegalVision help negotiate heads of terms for a commercial lease?

Yes. Our solicitors can help negotiate heads of terms before lease drafting begins, since they set the main commercial deal. Points can include rent, term, break rights, repair obligations, permitted use and alterations.

Can LegalVision help a tenant exit a commercial lease?

Yes. Our solicitors can help tenants with exit options, including break clauses, surrenders, assignments and subleases. They can prepare the notices and documents involved and deal with the landlord’s solicitors.

How does LegalVision handle a commercial lease matter?

Lease matters usually start with the proposed transaction, heads of terms and existing property documents. Our solicitors can then explain the commercial issues and risks, negotiate or prepare the lease documents and help with variations, renewals and exits.

Why choose LegalVision’s commercial property solicitors?

Our property solicitors work with retailers, restaurants, offices and industrial occupiers, so they understand what businesses need from their premises. Fixed fees give you cost certainty, and quick turnarounds help when a break date, completion or fit-out start is close.

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  • Specialist Lawyers

    LegalVision caters to a full range of commercial law needs. Our lawyers are specialists who bring extensive experience from working at leading law firms in Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and across the world.

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    We understand that timing is critical, particularly for businesses that have a large number of legal projects. LegalVision is committed to delivering our services within short timeframes that fit the commercial needs of our clients.

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