Landlord & Tenant - Commercial
Hardwicke barristers have extensive experience dealing with commercial property issues for a broad range of clients, from property developers to publicans, national retailers to telecoms providers and local authorities to the local store. As well as acting for both landlords and tenants, we advise and represent other interested parties such as guarantors, lenders, insolvency practitioners and creditors. Where appropriate, cases can be undertaken on professional, licensed or direct access schemes.
Our expertise covers everything connected with business premises including: the negotiation, interpretation and rectification of leases and licences, claims under the 1954 Act for termination or renewal, restrictive covenants and planning issues, assignment and sub-letting, breaches of covenant and forfeiture, disclaimer and surrender, service charges and insurance, rent review, repairing covenants and dilapidations, the exercise of break clauses, and issues with neighbouring land. We have particular proficency in the impact of insolvency on property interests and professional negligence claims involving commercial conveyancing and property development.
Our barristers deliver excellent advice grounded in the commercial realities of today’s modern business environment. Our focus is on using insightful analysis to find the best way forward for the client. We have a great deal of experience of mediation and other forms of ADR and our team includes a number of qualified specialist property mediators.
The Senior Practice Manager for Commercial Landlord & Tenant work is Paul Horsfield, who can be reached on 020 7691 0048 or email paul.horsfield@hardwicke.co.uk. Alternatively, please call any of our friendly and professional practice managers on 020 7242 2523 or email enquiries@hardwicke.co.uk.