Who we help
For business owners taking new premises, existing tenants changing their arrangements and landlords agreeing a letting.
What the service can include
- Review of heads of terms and the proposed lease before you commit
- Rent review, service charges, repairing obligations and personal guarantees
- Break clauses, permitted use, alterations and the ability to assign or sublet
- Lease assignments, licences, renewals and negotiated surrender
The scope is agreed for your matter. It depends on the documents, the issues and what you ask us to do.
How the work usually progresses
Understand the deal
We review the property, intended use, heads of terms and your proposed timetable.
Identify and negotiate risk
We explain ongoing liabilities and negotiate the documents with the other side.
Complete the agreed arrangements
We guide you through signing and any agreed completion and post-completion work.
What to prepare
- Heads of terms and draft lease
- Property address and intended business use
- Details of any guarantor and proposed tenant company
- Target occupation date and any break or notice deadlines
Fees and the first consultation
The initial consultation is £325 + VAT. Further work is separately scoped and priced. We will explain the charging basis and any expected third-party costs before you instruct us.
Questions about commercial leases
Should I ask for advice before signing heads of terms?
Yes. Early advice can identify points that should be addressed in negotiations, including repair, rent review and exit arrangements. Tell us if any document has already been signed.
Can you help me leave or transfer an existing lease?
We can review the assignment, subletting, break and surrender provisions and advise on the consent and documents your circumstances may require.