RETAIL PROPERTY
Retail properties involve a range of property, leasing, and regulatory considerations, from acquisitions and tenant agreements to planning, redevelopment, and compliance with legal requirements. We advise investors, landlords, and operators on managing and developing retail assets efficiently and commercially successfully.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Estates management work for large national and international retail brands.
Securing retail properties across the UK and internationally via lease, licence, concession agreement and acquisition.
Advising international retailers on their entry into the UK market, store roll out and subsequent portfolio management.
Advising on the development of flagship retail stores for retail brands.
Strategic advice relating to Covid-19 legislation for both retail tenants and investor landlords.
Advising on the granting of concessions agreements for retailers at prestigious London locations.
Legal issues that may arise
Securing retail space via lease, licence, purchase, franchise or concession agreement.
Negotiating clauses relating to turnover rents, limitations on dilapidation liabilities, footfall guarantees and limits on service charge liability.
Protection against any defects in design or bad workmanship if taking a lease of a newly constructed retail unit.
Management of large national estates, including landlord and tenant work.
Construction contracts and disputes.
Various environmental law issues including rights to light and contamination issues.
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.