OFFICE - INVESTORS
Office investments involve a range of property, leasing, and regulatory considerations, from acquisitions and disposals to tenant agreements, planning permissions, and redevelopment opportunities. We advise investors, landlords, and developers on managing and maximising the value of office assets efficiently and in line with legal requirements.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Dealt with all aspects of landlord asset management work on behalf of offshore unit trusts and property investment funds with over a hundred commercial office buildings and industrial estates located across England and Wales.
Negotiated high value office lettings, lease renewals and re-gears, landlord management licences, lease variations and surrenders on behalf of off-shore unit trusts and property investment funds.
Advised on the acquisition of a £600m portfolio of office properties.
Advised on the surrender and re-grant of a lease for a large office premises.
Drafted and negotiated a suite of construction contracts for the construction of office blocks in the City of London (£200m construction costs).
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisition of suitable office premises.
Disposal of office premises to investors.
Clawback and overage.
Negotiating and drafting commercial leases and subleases to office users.
Rent reviews and lease renewals.
Lease termination, surrender and break notices.
Enforcing tenant's covenant to repair.
Dilapidation litigation.
Estate rationalisation advice to maximise financial returns.
Financing the acquisition through investment vehicles.
Joint venture partnerships.
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.