RESTAURANT
Restaurants involve a range of property and regulatory considerations, from lease negotiations and acquisitions to planning permissions, licensing, and potential redevelopment opportunities. We advise investors, operators, and landlords on managing and developing restaurant premises efficiently and in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Provided a range of property legal services to a restaurant chain owned by a prominent TV chef. This included acquisitions to support the expansion of the chain, advice on land disputes, planning issues and development.
Acted for national restaurant chains on their nationwide estates.
Acting for a well-known London restaurant group on the acquisition of its new flagship restaurant at Canary Wharf.
Advised on the acquisition of a national pub and restaurant chain including their high value freehold and leasehold licensed properties.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisitions of new sites and businesses to expand a restaurant chain.
Drafting and negotiation of leases and licences to occupy.
Disposal of premises.
Environmental issues including rights to light and nuisance.
Granting of licences for serving alcohol on the premises.
Planning permissions.
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.
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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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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.
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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.