We have extensive experience in dealing with commercial property issues, including (click any link on the left for further information):
Acquiring and Selling Freehold Premises
We advise businesses and investors on the acquisition and disposal of freehold commercial premises and all of the related issues, such as environmental considerations and the acquisition of other assets and staff.
Acquiring and Selling Leasehold Premises
We advise on pre-lease considerations, on the heads of terms and on the terms of the lease itself. For those taking on a commitment, our experience will help to ensure that you understand the obligations, whilst our strong drafting skills will help you manage the risks.
Dilapidations and Repairs
A commercial lease will contain repairing obligations. Sometimes a property will fall into disrepair and steps will need to be taken to address the problem. We advise landlords and tenants in these situations, in conjunction with your other professional advisers.
Financing
Once the most appropriate means of financing your commercial property investment has been decided upon, we can advise you in relation to the terms of the proposed finance. We advise regarding the implementation of commercial mortgages and also in relation to the taking of security in support of them.
Forfeiture
When a tenant is unable to pay rent, the landlord may wish to forfeit the lease in order to recover the property. We advise in relation to the recovery of rent and the forfeiture process. We also advise on the insolvency aspects of these situations.
Lease and Rent Reviews
We advise on the terms of the lease, the rights granted, the obligations of each party and on a variety of other considerations. We also assist in relation to the rent and rent review process.
Licences
Commercial property may often be the subject of a licence, whether in relation to the whole of the premises occupied or to part of it (such as a car park). We advise on the terms of the licence, including the delineation of the property which is licensed, the licence fee and the obligations of each party to the other. We assist you in negotiating and implementing the most appropriate arrangements.
Property Development
We advise in relation to the acquisition of land, whether for residential or commercial development purposes. We assist in the planning process, in relation to environmental considerations and on the legal issues arising from the proposed use of the land. We also advise in relation to compulsory acquisition of premises, compensation, special controls and highways issues.
Whether your property is an office, factory, shop or other retail unit, a warehouse or an industrial estate, we have all the necessary legal experience to assist.
Contact Mark Williams or Paul Venton on 020 8300 9321 or email them on mwilliams@wmk-law.com or pventon@wmk-law.com for a quotation alternatively Contact Us