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Commercial Real Estate

Property disputes lawyers in London & Thames Valley

 

We act for a broad range of land owners and occupiers on property disputes, from public bodies and universities to investors and developers, housing associations and owner occupiers. We also advise major commercial and public sector landlords and commercial tenants on a broad range of problems including: 

  • Contested lease renewals 
  • Rent arrears recovery and forfeiture 
  • Dilapidations 
  • Service charge disputes
  • Tenant insolvency 
  • Trespasser eviction 
  • Residential freehold management including:
    • Tenant rights of first refusal
    • Enfranchisement and right to manage claims
    • Residential service charge disputes
    • Assured shorthold tenancy regulation and possession

Clarkslegal has a strong partner presence, meaning that the quality of the legal and tactical advice is exceptional. They have some truly excellent fee earners that are not just lawyers, but experts in the sectors that they practise in. The firm focuses its efforts on what it does best.”

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  • 08 May 2025
  • Commercial Real Estate

Taking a commercial lease: Why are Heads of Terms important?

Heads of Terms (or HoTs for short) are a document that sets out the parties’ agreement in respect of the main terms on which the lease is to be entered into.

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  • 01 April 2025
  • Commercial Real Estate

FAQ – Acheter un local commercial en Angleterre et au Pays de Galle

Si vous voulez investir dans le marché immobilier anglais et gallois (les deux pays partage la même juridiction légal), il y a beaucoup de différences avec une acquisition en France; le principe légal caveat emptor étant une distinction majeur.

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  • 10 March 2025
  • Commercial Real Estate

Etapes clés dans une transaction immobilière anglaise

On nous demande souvent quelles sont les étapes clés dans l’achat d’un local commercial ; voici le parcours typique d’un acheteur ou preneur.

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  • 13 February 2025
  • Commercial Real Estate

What are restrictive covenants and how do they relate to the planning system?

Restrictive covenants on use can be one of the more problematic aspects of a property transaction. Even if the restrictive covenants do not affect one’s development plans for the land, they may be an issue for subsequent buyers or future lenders.

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  • 31 December 2024
  • Commercial Real Estate

Real Estate update and 2025 expectations

Last year brought about major political changes in the UK. Amongst many pledges by the UK’s new government, the following are certain to have a significant impact on commercial real estate for the years to come

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  • 09 December 2024
  • Commercial Real Estate

What happens to a sublease when the headlease is surrendered, forfeited or disclaimed?

The intermediate tenant under the headlease falls away and the tenant under the sublease becomes the direct tenant of the superior landlord.

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