Commercial Property & Leasing
Commercial Property & Leasing Solutions
Acquisitions, Disposals and Leasing
Our commercial property team advises on the full spectrum of commercial real estate transactions and leasing arrangements across England and Wales. From single-asset office acquisitions and retail investments to complex multi-party portfolio transactions, and from initial heads of terms review to lease execution and management, we bring the expertise to handle every stage of the deal efficiently and protect your position throughout.
Whether you are buying or selling commercial property, negotiating as a landlord or tenant, or managing a portfolio across multiple asset classes — offices, retail, industrial, mixed-use and beyond — we provide clear, commercially focused advice at every turn.
Speak to the team
Whether you’re acquiring, disposing, or negotiating a lease, we’ll give you clear advice and move at the speed the market demands. Get in touch and we’ll respond within the same business day.
No obligation. Initial calls are always free.
- 0116 303 2880
- enquiries@richlegal.co.uk
What We Do
End-to-end commercial property law
Commercial Property Transactions
- Due diligence that surfaces risk without stalling your deal
- Negotiating hard on terms and warranties
- Title investigation, restrictive covenant advice and complex title resolution
- Tax-efficient transaction structuring in collaboration with your advisers
- Multi-party coordination to keep exchange and completion on your timeline
- Portfolio acquisitions, disposals and investment structuring
Commercial Leasing
- Review of heads of terms before you are committed to anything
- Drafting and negotiation of leases that are clear, commercially balanced and legally robust
- Negotiation of alienation provisions, break clauses and rent review mechanisms
- Rent review and lease renewal advice
- Assignments and sub-lettings
- Lease exit and dilapidations strategy
Common Client Challenges
- Title defects and restrictive covenants that could kill a deal or reduce asset value
- Delays caused by inadequate due diligence or slow legal teams
- Tenants locked into onerous lease terms they didn’t fully understand at the outset
- Landlords with inadequate security of tenure provisions and dilapidations exposure
- Assignment clauses that restrict an occupier’s ability to exit
- Service charge provisions that lead to disputes
- Complex ownership structures and multi-party transactions requiring tight coordination
How Rich Legal Helps
We conduct thorough but efficient due diligence that surfaces risk without stalling your deal. We negotiate hard on transactional terms, warranties and lease provisions, and manage all parties to keep your timeline on track.
On leasing, we review heads of terms critically before you’re committed. We draft leases that are clear and commercially balanced, and we advise on exit strategies from day one — because every good lease has a clear end in view.
What You Can Expect
- A clear picture of transactional or lease risk before you’re committed
- Terms that protect your investment or occupational position and leave room to exit
- A transaction or lease that completes on time
- A lease that reflects the deal you agreed — no hidden obligations
- Flexibility built in for growth, assignment or exit
- Ongoing support as your portfolio and property needs grow
Ready to talk?
Let’s Get Started
No obligation. No sales pitch. Just a straightforward conversation with an experienced solicitor who can tell you exactly how we’d approach your matter and what it’s likely to cost.