SUPERMARKET
Supermarkets involve complex property and operational considerations, from site acquisitions and lease negotiations to planning permissions, redevelopment, and compliance with regulatory requirements. We advise investors, landlords, and operators on managing and developing supermarket assets efficiently and commercially successfully.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Complex disposal of a supermarket and adjoining land.
Drafted and negotiating clawback and overage clauses in a disposal of land to a national supermarket chain.
Advised a supermarket chain on planning applications, public inquiries and planning agreements relating to development of food superstores.
Legal issues that may arise
Real estate portfolio acquisitions from competitors.
Construction of new stores.
Estates management including disposals and lease breaks.
Clawback and overage.
Obtaining planning permission for the construction of a supermarket.
Leases and lease renewals.
Rent reviews.
Planning obligations including Section 106 agreements.
Environmental issues including contamination and rights to light
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.