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Our experienced Commercial Real Estate team can assist you with any issues relating to consents or licences for alterations, assignment of leases, underletting, deeds of variation and rent or other lease concessions. We also can help with rent reviews, security of tenure and the 1954 Act and any other issues related to leases and the ongoing management of relationships.

We can also provide advice on any issues that arise during the lifetime of a lease. For tenants, this could include questions about your lease obligations or how to handle lease renewals, or for landlords, this could include advice on any statutory obligations associated with letting your property.

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

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  • 12 January 2023
  • Commercial Real Estate

Real Estate Update – What to expect in 2023

Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) will be key in the new year for commercial landlords.
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  • 19 December 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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  • 13 December 2022
  • Commercial Real Estate

What are conservation covenants?

On 9th November 2021, the Environmental Act 2021 (EA 2021) received Royal Assent. The Act aims to promote environmental governance in the UK and implements new measures to help with the conservation of land through covenants.
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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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  • 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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“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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