We see each dispute as a project. We strategically manage every project together with our clients to deliver practical, commercial ways of managing risk and resolving disputes.

Our commercial lawyers are specialists with a wealth of varied industry and sector experience, gained both in private practice and in industry.

We recognise each real estate project is different, and we treat each of them with the equal importance they deserve, no matter the scale or size of the transaction or client.

A number of difficulties can arise where the tenancy of commercial premises has not been recorded properly in writing.

Andrew has considerable experience in acting for clients on the acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold commercial properties.

James leads on the firm’s work in commercial development and investment projects.

As with any major purchase, the devil is in the detail when it comes to investing in commercial property. For the prospective purchaser, thorough pre-purchase investigations will pay dividends several times over.

If landowners want to change the use of their property from agricultural to commercial or residential then it is important to ensure that they have the correct easements in place to support that change of use.

The Government has announced extra protection for businesses by placing a moratorium on commercial landlords’ sanctions for at least three months so that those who cannot pay their rent because of cashflow difficulties related to the coronavirus will be protected from eviction.