CINEMAS
Cinemas involve a range of property and commercial challenges, from negotiating leases in prime locations to planning permissions and redevelopment opportunities. We advise cinema operators, investors, and landlords on these matters, helping ensure properties are managed effectively and commercially successfully.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Advised on the acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters for a large UK chain of cinemas.
Advised on and secured events licences for multiple outdoor cinemas hosted by the Royal Parks.
Advised on the sale and leaseback of a large cinema in Torbay.
Acquired a number of Vue and Odeon Cinemas for an investor client.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisition and disposal of premises for investment or other purposes.
Negotiation and drafting of leases and licences to occupy.
Rent reviews.
Planning permissions.
Increasing or rationalising cinema portfolios.
Events licences and contracts for outdoor cinemas covering complex clauses for crowd capacity, noise control, liability for death or injury and access for construction and dismantling infrastructure.
Environmental issues including nuisance and rights to light.
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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.
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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.
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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.