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We act for lenders and borrowers in relation to the financing of commercial real estate investment and development. Our clients include high net worth individuals, institutional investors, funds and developers, institutional lenders and private banks.  

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

Chambers and Partners

Our comprehensive expertise includes:

Buying and selling

Development

Landlord and tenant management

Lettings

Planning

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Simon Ralphs

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+44 20 7539 8049
Antony Morris

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+44 118 960 4646

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  • 02 November 2022
  • Commercial Real Estate

What does MEES mean? 

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are regulations intended to improve energy efficiency standards in both commercial and residential properties. Compliance with MEES is a legal requirement under the Energy Act 2011. This article will focus on the current MEES regime and how it relates to commercial properties in England and Wales alone. Properties in Scotland are subject to different conditions.

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  • 11 October 2022
  • Commercial Real Estate

Register of Overseas Entities: How does it affect you?

On 15 March 2022, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the ECA) received Royal Assent and has since come into force, on 5 September 2022.

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  • 07 April 2022
  • 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. A rent deposit deed will specify the circumstances in which the landlord can draw on this money and the conditions that must be satisfied for the deposit to be repaid to the tenant.
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  • 16 March 2022
  • Commercial Real Estate

Clarkslegal advises Crown Packaging on new beverage can plant in Peterborough

The Commercial Real Estate team at Clarkslegal has advised on the purchase and redevelopment of a state-of-the-art new beverage can plant site in Peterborough for Crown Packaging.
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  • 10 February 2022
  • Commercial Real Estate

Landowner obligations in respect of tenant’s waste and fly-tipping

Fly-tipping is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, incurring not only financial penalties but also potential imprisonment.
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  • 26 January 2022
  • Commercial Real Estate

Historic rent reviews: A warning for tenants

We have been asked whether a landlord is able to operate historic rent reviews.  The lease in question was a lease granted in 1999 for a term of 15 years, expiring at the end of December 2013 and within the protection of the renewal provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. 
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“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

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