Our commercial landlord and tenant solicitors represent landlords, tenants, investors and developers across London, Liverpool and the wider England and Wales. We deliver clear, strategic and commercial advice designed to protect your assets and maximise the value of your property portfolio — from drafting and negotiating leases through to resolving disputes over renewals, breaches and dilapidations.

Leases & Property Management

Commercial Leases — We draft, review and negotiate all types of commercial leases — including office, retail, industrial and mixed-use premises — ensuring terms accurately reflect your commercial agreement while mitigating long-term costs and liabilities.

New Leases & Renewals — We structure and document new leases and lease renewals, advising on optimal terms to ensure full alignment between all contracting parties.

Assignments, Subletting & Alterations — We prepare and negotiate licences for assignments, underletting and structural alterations, ensuring strict compliance with all underlying leasehold covenants and consent requirements.

Landlord & Tenant Disputes

Lease Renewals & Possession (Sections 25 & 26, LTA 1954) — Where renewal terms cannot be agreed, we act on Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 claims. A landlord’s Section 25 notice can propose new terms or oppose renewal; a tenant’s Section 26 notice requests a new tenancy. We advise on and litigate opposed renewals and possession.

Breaches of Covenant — We advise landlords and tenants on breaches of lease covenants — from repair and permitted use to unpaid rent — and pursue or defend the remedies that follow.

Break Clauses — A break clause lets a landlord or tenant end a lease early, but the conditions are strictly applied. We advise on activating and challenging break notices so a break isn’t lost on a technicality.

Forfeiture — Where a tenant is in serious breach, we act for landlords seeking to forfeit the lease and recover possession, and for tenants seeking relief from forfeiture.

Dilapidations — At lease end, dilapidations claims over the condition of the premises can be significant. We advise landlords and tenants on schedules of dilapidations, terminal claims and settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Section 25 notice?

A Section 25 notice is served by a commercial landlord under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 to end a business tenancy — either proposing terms for a new lease or opposing renewal on statutory grounds.

What is a Section 26 notice?

A Section 26 notice is served by a business tenant to request a new tenancy under the 1954 Act, setting out the terms they propose.

Can a commercial tenant renew their lease?

Most business tenants have a statutory right to renew under the 1954 Act, unless the lease has been “contracted out.” Where renewal terms cannot be agreed, the dispute can be resolved through the courts.

What are dilapidations?

Dilapidations are a tenant’s liabilities for the repair and condition of the premises, usually assessed at the end of a lease through a schedule of dilapidations.

What is forfeiture of a commercial lease?

Forfeiture is a landlord’s right to end a lease because of the tenant’s breach and recover possession. Tenants can often apply for relief from forfeiture.

Do you handle rent reviews?

Rent review valuations are carried out by a specialist surveyor rather than a solicitor. We can advise on the rent review provisions in your lease and act if a dispute arises over them.