Business & Commercial Services

Your Premises

The place from which you operate your business is probably one of the most important considerations to your success. Our commercial property team recognises that no two problems in business are the same. Whether you are a large company taking a lease in a commercial complex or a small high street trader looking to lease a shop, restaurant or office we can help give you the security you need.

We listen to our clients to ensure we gain a full understanding of your business and its needs. We can help you negotiate terms of a lease or tenancy, or the renewal of an existing lease.

We are experienced in dealing with many disputes which come out of commercial leases including rent reviews, repairing disputes and breach of covenants. We can advise you on contractual matters, planning issues, stamp duty land tax and tax considerations.

Whether acting on behalf of a landlord and tenant, we look to help resolve any issues through a process of sensitive negotiation. We look to speed matters up because we know this will be in your commercial best interests, but we won't compromise the full and comprehensive advice which we will give you to protect your position as much as possible.

So whether you are looking to rent or buy an office, a pub, an industrial unit or a shop, contact one of our specialist commercial property lawyers below and benefit from our expert advice to help secure the occupation of your business premises.

Partnership Agreements

Going into partnership is something many people do without always considering the full implications. Perhaps surprisingly a written partnership agreement is not always necessary to set up in business with someone. This is all very well until problems arise and if there is no written agreement, lengthy expensive and complex litigation can follow.

This can often be avoided if prospective business partners take full advice and deal with potential issues which could affect the partnership in the agreement at the outset.

Being fully advised can help your business face the competitive challenges of business in a more efficient, cost-effective manner. We can help you structure and develop your business, whilst protecting your personal position as much as possible. Our practitioners will guide you through the complexities of starting a new business, or developing an existing business, considering issues such as:-

• The formation of a partnership

• Raising capital and finance

• The terms of your partnership

• Profit sharing agreements

• Partnership property issues

• Succession matters

• Management structure

• Partnership strategies