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Commercial Leasing Advice. Before You Sign

We advise landlords and tenants on lease negotiation, preparation, review, and disputes, ensuring your rights and obligations are fully understood before you commit and your position is protected throughout the term.

Commercial Leasing Legal Services

Commercial leases carry long-term financial and operational obligations that can significantly affect your business for years to come. Getting the right legal advice before you sign can save significant cost and difficulty over the life of the lease.

Lease review for tenants: key terms, obligations, and negotiation opportunities identified before signing.

Lease preparation for landlords: legally sound, well-structured leases that protect your property investment.

Outgoings and make-good advice: common sources of dispute explained clearly before you commit.

Rent review mechanisms: advice on how review provisions operate and their long-term financial implications.

Assignment and variation: lease changes documented correctly to protect both parties.

Commercial lease disputes: representation through negotiation, mediation, and SAT proceedings.

A Lease Is One of Your Biggest Commitments

Commercial lease terms are often weighted heavily in favour of the landlord and many tenants sign without fully understanding what they have agreed to. We ensure you go in with your eyes open, understanding every obligation before you commit to a long-term arrangement.

Disputes Handled With Expertise

When disputes arise under a commercial lease, whether relating to outgoings, make-good obligations, or early termination, we provide clear advice on your position and represent your interests through negotiation, mediation, or proceedings in the relevant tribunal or court.

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Experience That Makes a Difference

Our commercial leasing lawyers have extensive experience acting for both landlords and tenants across retail, commercial, and industrial properties.

With more than 25 years of commercial legal experience, John brings sharp expertise and practical thinking to every matter - from complex transactions to succession planning that sticks.

John Shingleton

Managing Director - Legal