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Commercial Property

Trusted expertise for every stage of your property's lifecycle.

Our commercial property team advises investors, occupiers, lenders and developers across the entire property lifecycle. They range from established property investors managing large portfolios to businesses taking their first commercial lease. Many of our client relationships span decades, reflecting the trust we build.  

Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or looking to repurpose a commercial property, we invest time to understand your objectives. We use our experience, skills, and contacts to structure agreements that protect your position and help enhance long-term value.

We focus on the issues that truly affect you. Your business operates with real deadlines and commercial pressures - our team understands this.
By concentrating on what matters, we help you to move swiftly, stay protected, and maximise every opportunity.

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Strategic asset management that protects and grows value 

We act for landlords with regional and national portfolios across various sectors. We help to manage those portfolios by providing strategic asset management advice, that protects asset value and anticipates future issues.

Alongside the lease renewals, complex regears and other routine asset management, we oversee the wider objectives by helping to acquire further investment property, dispose of surplus assets and identify the ever-increasing changes in the law that affect the principles of good estate management. 

Practical leasing and acquisition support tailored to your business goals 

We advise businesses across various sectors with their occupational requirements, spanning all types of commercial premises. 

We focus on developing long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their business and its objectives. Many of our clients therefore consider us an extension of their in-house team. 

Efficient, compliant transactions that safeguard scheme assets 

We are specialists in navigating the complexities of pension property transactions, with particular expertise in Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) and Small Self-Administered Schemes (SSAS). Clients frequently turn to us after encountering difficulties elsewhere, and we are proud of our strong track record in successfully resolving even the most challenging cases

Our in-depth knowledge of pension property law, combined with longstanding relationships across the sector, enables us to deliver clear advice and practical solutions. Whatever your pension property transaction our team ensures a smooth and efficient process from start to finish. 

Examples of work we specialise in are: 

  • Joint ownership agreements
  • Shared bank finance
  • Loan backs  
  • In specie transfers
  • Mixed-use property
  • Variations to joint ownership arrangements

End-to-end advice that keeps commercial projects moving 

We work closely with developers of all types of commercial property with site acquisition, complex funding arrangements, development agreements, pre-lets and disposals. 

Our recognised experience and strong links to our other planning, construction and litigation teams ensure seamless advice that is underpinned by a deep understanding of this sector. We know what it takes to get the deals done. 

A selection of case studies

South Coast Metal Works Site

We supported our client with a fast-paced disposal, required by a dramatic change of market conditions, of a former industrial site close to major port infrastructure. With complex environmental, title, rights of access and occupational issues in play, we worked with our client and the sales agent to keep the sale on track after an initial transaction went abortive. Structuring the deal to avoid our client retaining significant post sale liabilities, while enabling the purchaser future redevelopment value, meant we could capitalise on unforeseen market conditions when they were particularly favourable for our client.   

Commercial Properties

National Portfolio Management

Office Buildings near a Canal

We’ve acted for JenningsBet for many years, supporting them with their 150-site property portfolio. In addition to the property portfolio management work we advise them on, our work spans providing property litigation support on contentious lease renewals and other property related disputes; acting for the group on the acquisition of new sites and existing betting businesses; advising on complex agreements for leases conditional on licencing, planning, approval of works and site survey; and advising in relation to betting claims. Our ongoing strategic input continues to support the group’s growth and resilience across the UK.  

JenningsBet 

Pension Restructure

Two Businessmen talking inside a modern office building

Faced with complex pension ownership and urgent financial pressure, our client turned to us for a full restructure and refinance of two commercial units, one jointly owned with the pension scheme and one solely owned by the pension scheme. Both subject to unfavourable bank terms. By coordinating an in-specie transfer, navigating title and banking issues and liasising about variations required to the occupational tenant’s lease agreement, the transaction and refinance position was secured, with liabilities ringfenced. A position the client had previously been advised was not possible.  

SIPP/SSAS Refinance Solution 

Asset Repositioning

Modern Office Building surrounded by small trees

Our client looked to add further investment value to their portfolio of retail investments, by developing and regearing various leases. We advised on a bespoke deal with a leading supermarket chain, leading to them agreeing to cease trading and vacate one of their most profitable London stores whilst redevelopment work was carried out, and then enter a new lease at a significantly higher rent and for a longer term. The deal additionally unlocked for our client the potential for 10 residential units to let or sell, which all combined, nearly doubled the asset’s original value.  

Company sale

National Portfolio Management

Office Buildings near a Canal

We’ve acted for JenningsBet for many years, supporting them with their 150-site property portfolio. In addition to the property portfolio management work we advise them on, our work spans providing property litigation support on contentious lease renewals and other property related disputes; acting for the group on the acquisition of new sites and existing betting businesses; advising on complex agreements for leases conditional on licencing, planning, approval of works and site survey; and advising in relation to betting claims. Our ongoing strategic input continues to support the group’s growth and resilience across the UK.  

JenningsBet 

Pension Restructure

Two Businessmen talking inside a modern office building

Faced with complex pension ownership and urgent financial pressure, our client turned to us for a full restructure and refinance of two commercial units, one jointly owned with the pension scheme and one solely owned by the pension scheme. Both subject to unfavourable bank terms. By coordinating an in-specie transfer, navigating title and banking issues and liasising about variations required to the occupational tenant’s lease agreement, the transaction and refinance position was secured, with liabilities ringfenced. A position the client had previously been advised was not possible.  

SIPP/SSAS Refinance Solution 

Asset Repositioning

Modern Office Building surrounded by small trees

Our client looked to add further investment value to their portfolio of retail investments, by developing and regearing various leases. We advised on a bespoke deal with a leading supermarket chain, leading to them agreeing to cease trading and vacate one of their most profitable London stores whilst redevelopment work was carried out, and then enter a new lease at a significantly higher rent and for a longer term. The deal additionally unlocked for our client the potential for 10 residential units to let or sell, which all combined, nearly doubled the asset’s original value.  

Company sale

Experience & Expertise

Our Commercial Property team combines senior experience across development, investment, leasing and finance. We work closely with planning consultants, surveyors and commercial agents to deliver outcomes that protect and grow value. Clients value our commercial judgement, practical advice, and consistent, proactive communication.  

This joined-up approach ensures deals are structured with potential risks in mind - minimising future litigation and protecting long-term interests. Whether untangling a development constraint or resolving a lease issue, we provide a coordinated legal strategy that offers clarity and confidence across the board.

Key Contacts

Luc Algar
Luc Algar
Partner and Head of Commercial Property Team
01202 204 570 Email Luc
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Carol Elliot
Carol Elliott
Partner
01202 204 545 Email Carol
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Martin Logan
Martin Logan
Partner
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