Business Insolvency and Restructuring

Commercial landlord and tenant

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Commercial Landlord and tenant

Our experienced commercial real estate and litigation teams can provide advice to landlords and tenants on how to deal with insolvency events during the lifetime of a commercial lease.

Landlord advice

We can assist with claims for non-payment of rent, other breaches of covenant, and forfeiture proceedings. We can also provide advice on any relevant statutory provisions (including the Coronavirus Act 2020) that may have an impact on your tenant’s position and the remedies available to you. Our best advice for any landlords concerned about their tenants ability to pay rent is to address the issue early and take professional advice on your options.

Tenant advice

We can also advise tenants on lease variations or rent concessions, and prepare suitable documentation to ensure legal and contractual enforceability of the terms agreed. Where relevant, we can also advise on possible claims under rent deposit agreements and lease guarantor obligations.

“Significant experience in handling large-scale restructuring and redundancy programmes. Clarkslegal is ‘technically excellent but commercial’”

Legal 500

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Key contacts

Stuart Mullins

Partner

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+44 118 960 4672

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“I worked with Stuart on a matter relating to a mutual client which was suffering financial distress. His calm and pragmatic approach aligned well with my own firm’s values, and he provided huge assistance in guiding the directors through a turbulent time.”

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Contact Stuart

+44 118 960 4672 stuart.mullins@clarkslegal.com