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Commercial Property Solicitors

 

Commercial Property Solicitors advising clients in Reading and Thames Valley

Whether you are launching your start-up, driving forward a complex multinational organisation or a private individual seeking clear legal advice, we understand your sector and can provide practical support for the road ahead. Since 1913 we have been providing commercially driven strategic advice and we are top tier ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers.

Our Commercial Property solicitors offer pragmatic, proactive support and expertly guide clients through every stage of their transaction, aiming to become a valued extension of your team. Our comprehensive services include buying, selling, and letting commercial property, as well as providing specialist advice on development, planning, property finance, and property disputes.

We represent a diverse range of clients, including institutions, investors, property developers, occupiers, public sector bodies, restaurants and food businesses, franchisors, leisure and retail operators, charities, and pension funds. We also deliver tailored advice for large and varied operational or investment property portfolios.

We understand the opportunities in the international business market,  we have access to a worldwide network of excellent legal experts through our membership of TAGLaw.

“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.” 

Chambers and Partners

An exceptional balance of expertise and personality.”

Legal 500

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Passionate and Practical

Our lawyers are specialists in their fields and love what they do. We understand your sector and what keeps you up at night and can provide practical support for the road ahead.

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Refreshingly Responsive

We build trusted relationships with our clients where you can rely on us to be proactive, watch your back, and find a solution that works for you.

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Caring and Collaborative

We genuinely care for our clients and we work together as a collaborative team to make sure you are supported in whatever you need to do.

We’ve been very lucky to have Simon work for us on two recent leases and can’t fault his approach. His communication, professionalism and advice has been invaluable.” 

Mathew Carver – Founder – The Cheese Truck, The Cheese Bar and Pick & Cheese

“Simon is extremely responsive and made the legal jargon very understandable, I would recommend him for any restaurant acquisition.

Chef Emily Roux – Caractère Restaurant

We have always been impressed with the speed and reactivity displayed by the Clarkslegal Commercial Property team and their ability to make complex situations seem more straightforward.” 

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Can I have access to a neighbour’s land to carry out works to my property?

As a landowner, maintaining and repairing your property is important. It may be the case that to do so, you will need to access the land of a neighbour.

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  • Commercial Real Estate

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Can a tenant terminate their lease if the premises are no longer needed?

Ending of the lease is most likely not high on the priority list when a tenant is taking up a new lease.