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Commercial Property Solicitors

Our experienced real estate lawyers are commercially focused, providing pragmatic and proactive support for real estate transactions and asset management.

Commercial Real Estate is often a long-term investment and we guide our clients through the process, aiming to become integral to your team. Whether you are buying, selling or leasing commercial property, we provide support to institutions, investors, property developers, occupiers, public sector bodies, charities and pension funds. We also provide specialist advice to large and varied operational and investment portfolios.

Our commercial real estate lawyers are also experienced in many sectors, including NHS and public bodies, food and restaurants, agricultural, franchising, leisure and retail and charities.

Why choose our commercial real estate lawyers?

Our real estate lawyers have the specialist knowledge and experience that your business needs to get the most out of its real estate assets and transactions.

  • We provide our clients with a clear set of options and recommendations based on our understanding of their objectives and the legal and financial risks.
  • 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.
  • Our flexible fee structures mean that you get exactly the level of service you need with no unwelcome surprises.
  • Independently accredited commercial property expertise with our team being ranked by leading client guides Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for Real Estate Law.
  • The benefits of working with a full-service law firm. We can provide clients with a uniquely broad spectrum of services and offer tailor-made legal solutions to best suit your business requirements.

What services do our commercial real estate lawyers offer?

Our real estate lawyers have a vast amount of experience when it comes to commercial real estate matters. However you’re involved with real estate, our lawyers can help. Just a few of our services include:

Buying, selling or letting commercial property. Providing speciality advice covering development, planning, property finance and property disputes.

Whatever stage your real estate project is at, we’re ready to help.

“They are knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and a pleasure to work with.” 

Chambers and Partners

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Read, listen and watch our latest insights

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  • 22 June 2026
  • Commercial Real Estate

Do you need an EPC for lease renewals? Key insights for commercial property owners

When is an EPC required for leases? The non-domestic EPC guidance makes it clear that an EPC is not required on renewal. The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG’s) “A guide to energy performance certificates for the construction, sale and let of non-dwellings: Improving the energy efficiency of our buildings”

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  • 18 May 2026
  • Commercial Real Estate

Land Registry title to property mines and minerals

Depending on the location of the property, it is quite common in parts of England and Wales for a property title to contain a reference to mines and minerals, and for these to be excluded from the surface owner’s ownership in favour of another party.

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  • 22 April 2026
  • Commercial Real Estate

Historic rent reviews: A warning for tenants

We have been asked whether a landlord is able to operate historic rent reviews. 

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  • 02 April 2026
  • Commercial Real Estate

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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  • 09 March 2026
  • Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Rent Deposits – A brief overview

A rent deposit is money provided by a tenant to its landlord as security for payment of the rent and performance of the tenant’s covenants contained in the lease.

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  • 10 February 2026
  • Commercial Real Estate

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.

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.” 

Crown Europe

“It has been an immense pleasure to work closely with this firm that takes great care of its clients. The professionals are of the highest calibre and diligence.” 

Orkhan Eyyubov, Founding Director – New Canada Capital

“The team is approachable, very competent and deals with matters on a timely basis.”

Legal 500 2026

“They have a good understanding of our business and how we work, and fit in with our requirements. They are all friendly, courteous and competent.”

Legal 500 2026

“Very good all-round practice that can give advice on everything I’ve asked for and do it properly and efficiently.”

Legal 500 2026