Commercial Lease Solicitors for Landlords & Tenants in England and Wales

Our solicitors resolve issues with commercial property leases.

A commercial lease can shape your costs, flexibility and risk for years. Cloude Law advises landlords and tenants on new commercial leases, lease renewals and lease assignments, helping you negotiate terms that protect your position and reduce the risk of future disputes.

If you’re signing, renewing or transferring a lease, speak to a commercial lease solicitor before you commit.

Commercial lease advice that prevents problems later

Commercial leases are rarely “standard” in practice. The wrong wording (or missing provisions) can lead to expensive disagreements about what you’re actually taking on—repair, insurance, service charge, use restrictions, break rights and more. We review each clause in plain English, explain the real-world impact, and negotiate changes that are fair and commercially workable.

Landlord or Tenant, Tailoring your strategy

For tenants

We help you secure terms that support your business, including flexibility to grow, exit, assign or refit—while managing hidden liabilities.

For landlords

We help you protect rental income, maintain control over the property, and ensure the lease is enforceable and clear—reducing the likelihood of disputes.

Business Lease Solicitors

A commercial lease is a complex document, and more often then not people look at this as an expense they can do without.

Our commercial disputes department is kept very busy dealing with disputes amongst landlords and tenants, disputes which could have easily been avoided with a well drafted lease, or had the lease been reviewed and the terms been negotiated accordingly.

Our commercial lease solicitors, deal with both landlords and tenants from start to completion and ensure the best possible result is achieved for our clients.

We painstakingly look through each term in the commercial lease, consider the implications of each term and its possible meanings. We then advise our clients and recommend changes we consider to both fair and protect our clients interest to the terms of the commercial lease.

This gives our clients the best possible start to their relationship with their landlord. It reduces the possibility of disputes or damage to both parties and ensures misunderstandings are minimised.

Below are some of the business types our specialist solicitors drafted Commercial leases for:

• Fast food takeaways
• Restaurants
• Warehouses
• Offices
• Dentists
• GP surgerys
• Nail bars
• Car showrooms
• Car dealerships
• MOT stations
• Clinics
• And many more.

Do I need a solicitor to review a commercial lease?

A commercial lease is a complex legal document. Having it reviewed before you sign can help you avoid costly disputes later—particularly around repair, insurance, service charge, break clauses and assignment.

How much does a commercial lease solicitor cost?

We offer fixed fees for lease work. The right fee depends on the lease type (new/renewal/assignment), the property, and the level of negotiation required.

Do you act for both landlords and tenants?

Yes. We advise both landlords and tenants and tailor the approach to your objectives and risk profile.

Can you help with lease renewals and assignments?

Yes. We advise on lease renewals and lease assignments, including negotiation, enquiries and completion formalities.

Key commercial lease terms we focus on

A good lease is one you understand, and can actually operate day-to-day. We pay particular attention to:

• What’s included in the demise (whole property vs part, rights of access, parking, storage)
• Repair and maintenance responsibilities (and how they’re evidenced)
• Insurance obligations and what happens after damage
• Service charge scope, caps and transparency
• Rent review mechanics and timing
• Break rights and the conditions attached
• Assignment/subletting restrictions and consent requirements
• Alterations and reinstatement at lease end

Fixed-fee commercial lease work

We handle lease matters on a fixed-fee basis, so you can budget with confidence. Our fixed-fee service typically includes:

• Negotiation of key lease terms
• Dealing with CPSE enquiries
• Managing the matter through to completion

Speak to a commercial lease solicitor

If you’re entering a new lease, renewing, or assigning a commercial lease, we can help you move quickly and protect your position. Call 0333 577 7727 or request a quote to get started.

Why choose Cloude Law for commercial leases?

• Specialist commercial lease solicitors for landlords and tenants
• Plain-English advice focused on commercial outcomes
• Proactive negotiation to reduce delays and surprises
• Risk-focused drafting and review to prevent future disputes

Do I need a commercial lease?

So you are moving into a commercial property for your business, the location is ideal. The landlord has given you the keys and you have agreed to pay him every month. Job done? If only life was as straightforward.

In reality, in the absence of a well drafted and negotiated lease you have numerous issues which could potentially cost you substantially.

Lets take the above example to begin with, the obvious issue, what is the tenant taking possession of? The whole property? Part of it? Who is responsible for the insurance? The maintenance etc

So do you need a lease? If you are serious about your business and want to ensure your investment is safe you most definitely need a commercial lease solicitor