Commercial Leases

Sign your next lease with confidence — clear review, sharp negotiation and no nasty surprises buried in the fine print, with fixed fees wherever we can.

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Overview

Know exactly what you're signing

A commercial lease is one of the largest commitments a business makes, yet the standard draft is written to protect the other side. We translate it into plain business terms, flag the clauses that will cost you later, and negotiate the ones that matter.

Commercial leases are part of our Real Estate practice. Wherever the work is well defined, we quote a fixed fee up front, so you know the cost before we start.

What's included

Typical matters include:

Lease drafting and plain-English review
Negotiation of rent, term, break rights and service charges
Renewals, rent reviews and lease extensions
Assignments, subleases and licences to occupy
Repair, reinstatement and end-of-term disputes

Fixed-Fee Work

from $1,100

agreed up front

Free 30-minute consultation
Transparent, defined scope
Plain-English report
Negotiation included

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How We Help

At every stage

Whether you're taking space, renewing or exiting.

Review & Advise

A plain-English read of the lease and heads of terms, so you see the real cost and risk before you commit.

Draft & Negotiate

Leases, renewals and side agreements drafted and negotiated to protect your position and close cleanly.

Renew & Exit

Rent reviews, assignments and end-of-term issues handled so moving on doesn't become a dispute.

FAQ

Good to know

Should I have a lawyer review a lease before signing?

Yes. A commercial lease often runs for years and the standard form usually favours the landlord. A short review before you sign can save significant money on rent reviews, repair obligations and exit terms.

Can you negotiate the terms, not just review them?

Absolutely. We flag the clauses that matter — break rights, service charges, assignment and reinstatement — and negotiate them directly with the other side or their lawyers.

Do you act for both landlords and tenants?

We act for both, though never on the same transaction. Whichever side you are on, you get commercial, plain-English advice focused on the terms that affect your bottom line.

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