ART GALLERY
Whether you’re opening a new gallery or managing an established space, property issues can be complex. Our team of specialists can help to secure the right premises, deal with lease negotiations, and resolve challenges such as planning rules or redevelopment, so you can focus on showcasing art with confidence.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Acted for the Design Museum, London, in relation to a dispute with their landlord over access rights during the conversion of the building from the old Commonwealth Centre and separately a dispute with their fit-out contractor over the Final Account and defective works.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisition and disposal of premises.
Negotiation and drafting of leases and licences to occupy.
Rent reviews.
Planning permissions.
Increasing or rationalising art gallery property portfolios.
Events licences and contracts covering complex clauses for crowd capacity, noise control, liability for death or injury and access for the construction and dismantling of infrastructure.
THE LEADING UK REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM
We are the UK’s largest and most experienced specialist real estate law firm, trusted by leading clients in the property sector for over 25 years.
With over 75+ senior lawyers, each bringing an average of 25 years’ post-qualification experience from top-tier private practice and in-house roles, we offer unparalleled expertise across the full range of real estate legal services — including commercial property, planning, construction, environment, real estate finance, property litigation, and more.
Our exclusive focus on real estate law uniquely positions us to support fellow professional services firms through our Real Estate Support solution. We deliver specialist legal expertise to the UK Top 30, silver circle firms, US Top 50, and the Big Four.
Whether you’re a developer, investor, occupier, institution, or advisor, we provide clear, commercial, and responsive legal advice — helping you to get the job done.