Commercial Property

Providing expert legal guidance and innovative solutions for all your commercial real estate needs.

Commercial property types

Our team have experience in all types of commercial property:

Offices
Industrial units
Retail shops
Restaurants, cafes and takeaways
Pubs and hotels

You can rely on our experience of working across all commercial property types. Whether that be supporting you with your first lease of an industrial unit, or providing on-going strategic advice for the management of multiple office buildings, our experts understand the differences in approach that may be needed.

Regardless of the value or complexity of the matter, we’ll ensure you understand the extent of your rights, obligations and liabilities. In order to deliver peace of mind throughout we’ll get to know your objectives before subsequently guiding you through with sound and pragmatic commercial advice.

Our expertise includes

Acquisitions and disposals
Lease negotiations and renewals
Lease assignments and sub-lettings
Applications for licences
Asset management
Rent reviews
Lease re-gears and strategic advice
Pension scheme investments
Property support in corporate mergers and acquisitions
Portfolio reorganisation

Our clients come to us for our expertise in dealing with the type of commercial property that is specific to their needs.

We are pleased to be trusted by a broad range of clients from high net worth individuals and pension funds to new start-ups and national businesses. We also act for established international companies or their UK subsidiaries.

Our lender clients include national banks and building societies who trust us to act on their behalf when making loans secured over commercial property.

Our work is not limited by industry and we enjoy supporting clients in all sectors including hospitality, finance, sport, technology, health and life-sciences. We also actively support clients in the charity sector in connection with the management of their commercial property needs.

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What our clients say

Clients tell us how we deliver peace of mind.

Tim Blackman was excellent as usual. He understands my business needs and involvement necessary but offers all options. Very professional and clear, personable communication skills.

Client of Tim Blackman

I’ve been absolutely delighted with the service that you and Lewis have provided. You have both been incredibly efficient, helpful and conscientious and I won’t hesitate to recommend you to friends and colleagues

Client of Tim Blackman

Highly recommended for Commercial estate purchasing. Tim Blackman is extremely knowledgeable & thorough. We had a long drawn out difficult purchase process but Tim's expertise left no stone unturned.

Client of Tim Blackman

Suki Hardy is an absolute stand-out partner, who has a fantastic practice acting for US tech companies active in the UK. She is a meticulous technical real estate lawyer.

This is not the first time Richard and the team have supported me in a commercial property transaction. His support in all aspects was helpful and totally appropriate. I highly recommend Richard and the Real Estate team.

Client of Richard Buckeridge

I have always dealt with Richard Buckeridge. He fully understands our organisation and has proved invaluable in giving advice on constitutional matters. With service like this, why would I seek alternative help?

Client of Richard Buckeridge

Karron Whitter is extremely thorough, is an expert in her field, and is always available to answer queries.

Client of Karron Whitter

Having dealt with Karron on many occasions due to needs of business we have always been very satisfied with the care and work she puts in, from the smallest of questions to the quick response time to emails. I highly recommend her services.

Client of Karron Whitter

It was a pleasure dealing with you and your team. It makes the whole process so much more enjoyable when you have people like yourself an Philip with you on the journey. We are extremely grateful for you helping us through what can be a very stressful time.

Client of Joanna Bullard

I wish to thank you for your hard work, professional expertise and all the skills you exercised on our behalf in order to make the sale happen. I’m particularly appreciated your even handed approach and the fact that you answered every single email or telephone call very promptly indeed.

Client of Joanna Bullard

Highly recommended, our point of contact Hayley was superb and kept us in the loop at all times.

Client of Hayley Emmerson

We have dealt with Greg Humphreys and the Team at Gardner Leader over several years. They are always professional, prompt and helpful.

Client of Greg Humphreys

We wanted to thank you for your time and hard work on our deal that has closed. We are grateful to you for ensuring the entire process has been smooth and without any glitches. It has been and always is a pleasure to work with you.

Client of Greg Humphreys

We have worked with Greg Humphreys and the GL team for many years. Their support is punctual, clear and always within agreed costs. An excellent service.

Client of Greg Humphreys

Deirdre was a pleasure to deal with. Professional, helpful and kept us informed every step of the way. Would not hesitate to recommend her services to others

Client of Deirdre Smith

Gardner Leader dealt with our commercial conveyancing in the fastest way possible, reviewing a complex commercial lease, offering sound advice and exchanging contracts with five working days.

Client of Deirdre Smith

Both Deirdre Smith and Angela Badcock were a pleasure to deal with and a credit to Gardner Leader. They left me confident that I was being robustly represented throughout the proceedings.

Client of Deirdre Smith

Deidre Smith dealt with our transactions with considerable skill and efficiency and has a good understanding of our requirements as property developers. We certainly intend to continue with a future working relationship, and we know that we are in good hands.

Client of Deirdre Smith

Thank you for the excellent work you have done to complete the sale of Unit 4. It has been a pleasure to work with you on this project. If I have a need for such professional services in the future I will keep you in mind.

Client of Emma McParland

We are extremely grateful for your patience, perseverance and sound advice throughout this protracted process. Given the approach We definitely needed your proactive and no-nonsense advocacy on our side. Thank you.

Client of Deirdre Smith