Commercial Property Law

Having the right construction agreements in place is essential to manage risks, protect your investment, and ensure compliance with industry standards. We offer comprehensive support in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts that cover all aspects of your project, and we can also support with planning & approval, insurance & liability, dispute resolution and navigating construction legislation.

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Maximising the potential of strategic land requires careful planning, negotiation, and a clear legal strategy to unlock long-term value. We support landowners and developers in promoting strategic land for commercial development, guiding you through option agreements and conditional contracts. We work to ensure that your land’s commercial potential is fully realised, from initial purchase of the land through to sale or development.

We provide advice in overage agreements and future payment structures to help you capitalise on increases in land value, while supporting on any necessary Section 106 (S106) agreements and unilateral undertakings.

When it comes to the sale or acquisition of commercial property, we provide support throughout the entire transaction process, from initial due diligence and negotiation of the heads of terms to drafting contracts and taking projects through to completion. We ensure that all elements, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) implications and any conditional or option agreements are carefully considered to protect your interests.

If you’re involved in a straightforward transaction or a more complex sale and leaseback arrangement, we’re here for you and act as an extension of your team. We are also handle deeds of grant, overage agreements, and future payment structures related to sales and acquisitions of commercial property. Our work doesn’t finish upon project completion, as we’re here to safeguard your business and its interests, acting as a long term partner in achieving your commercial property goals.

Our lawyers support commercial property investors and asset managers with services designed to protect and enhance the value of your portfolio. From acquisitions and disposals to lease negotiations and licences for works, assignments, or alterations, we work with you to facilitate your investment goals.

We can draft and review commercial leases for you, handle overage agreements, and manage deeds of grant or easement. We’re also here to help you with sale and leaseback arrangements and complex multi-property portfolios, providing opinions-based jargon-free solutions while treating your investments and assets like they were our own.

From traditional lending to more innovative financing solutions, we work with you to structure arrangements that meet your needs. We assist with due diligence, negotiation and documentation, addressing key issues such as conditional contracts and overage provisions. Our experience in working with lenders, developers, and investors ensures that all aspects of your property finance are thoroughly supported.

Maximising the potential of residential development projects, particularly in the growing build-to-rent sector, requires a clear legal framework and meticulous planning. We support developers working on mixed-use schemes or residential developments, including those which have a commercial element, ensuring every aspect is compliant and aligned with your project goals.

Acting as an extension of your team, we advise on Section 106 (S106) agreements, as well as handle deeds of easement, conditional contracts, overage provisions and future payment structures. Whether you’re undertaking a large-scale residential scheme with commercial components or exploring opportunities in the build-to-rent market, we can help your business succeed.