Almost every business will occupy and use land or buildings. Many business-critical legal and technical issues can arise when occupying real estate, whether relating to ongoing asset management or strategic office or portfolio changes.
As one of the UK’s leading teams for tenant and corporate occupational work, with experience advising global and UK banks, many international corporates, law firms and global tech and communication companies, we understand the key challenges and obstacles your business might face in relation to office occupation and have live market intelligence that allows to manage these challenges with ease.
We can assist throughout the lifecycle of your occupation, from identifying and moving into new premises, dealing with issues during the term of a lease, to end-of-lease events such as lease breaks, assignment, dilapidations, reinstatement and relocation.
We have advised on numerous major office HQ projects in both the public and private sector. Our approach is to understand the context and your key drivers to ensure we provide relevant, consistent advice that guarantees your move is a smooth one.
Areas of focus
- Strategic advice on space planning and use
- Assisting with agreeing heads of terms
- Lease and sub-lease negotiations
- Procuring and delivering office fit-out
- Non-contentious asset management
- Rent Reviews
- Rating Appeals
- Lease Renewals
- Exercising termination options
- Terminal dilapidation claims
- Landlord & tenant disputes