Commercial Landlord and Tenant

Our team understand the commercial decisions surrounding this complex area of law. With the majority of issues being resolved outside of the court system, we work as team with our clients throughout the negotiation process to achieve the most cost effective and efficient resolution to their dispute.

Our clients include commercial landlords, those with private portfolios, commercial tenants (including those with agricultural tenancies), licenced premises, as well as public bodies and institutions.  Our team consists of recognised experts in Landlord and Tenant Law, from leading Queens Counsel to specialist junior tenants and some who sit in a Judicial capacity and in the specialist tribunals.   Our team offers specific expertise in matters such as:

  • Possession and forfeiture, including claims for relief
  • Lease renewals and terminations under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
  • Breach of covenant
  • Dilapidations and disrepair
  • Break clauses and options
  • Service charge disputes
  • Improvements and alterations
  • Rent reviews
  • Assignments
  • Agricultural matters, including Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 and Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 and succession
  • Mortgages, charges and receiverships
  • Property related insolvency particularly involving LPA Receivers
  • Licensed premises
  • Management company disputes, service charge and enfranchisement.

We also offer experts who can provide specific advice on the tax implications on property purchases from SDLT liabilities to VAT.