At Wentworth Solicitors our specialist Commercial Leases solicitors have decades of experience advising both landlords and tenants across England and Wales. We provide clear, commercially focused legal advice tailored to the needs of clients in a wide range of sectors and property types.
Whether you’re a landlord looking to lease a commercial unit or a tenant negotiating new terms, we offer the legal expertise you need to safeguard your interests and maximise your returns.
Expertise Across All Commercial Property Types
We work with clients operating from a variety of commercial premises, including:
- Retail shops and boutiques from independent traders in the Lanes to high-end fashion retailers on Bond Street, London
- Offices from shared workspaces to entire office blocks
- Restaurants and cafés – including expanding restaurant groups and family-run businesses
- Bars and licensed premises
- Gyms and fitness studios
- Industrial units and warehouses including logistics and manufacturing operations
Our clients range from local independent operators to national and international businesses with complex commercial portfolios.
Why Specialist Advice Matters
Commercial Lease law can be highly technical, and even seemingly minor clauses can have serious long-term consequences on your bottom line. Common issues we regularly advise on include:
- Unfavourable repair and maintenance obligations
- Hidden service charge liabilities
- Restrictive use clauses or limitations on alterations
- Complex break clauses and renewal rights
- Rent review mechanisms that may expose you to sudden cost increases
- Exit strategies, subletting, and assignment terms
Entering into the wrong lease agreement or misunderstanding your rights and obligations can lead to unforeseen costs, legal disputes, or damage to your business reputation.
Our expert solicitors carry out comprehensive lease reviews and provide strategic legal guidance to help you avoid risk and make informed decisions at every stage.
Our Services for Commercial Lease
We provide a full range of legal services related to commercial leases and business tenancies, including:
- Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial lease agreements
- Advising on lease renewals and applications under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
- Serving or responding to Section 25 and Section 26 Notices
- Lease assignments, subletting, and licences to occupy
- Handling rent review disputes and service charge challenges
- Advising on dilapidations and end-of-tenancy liabilities
- Assisting with forfeiture, eviction, or re-entry matters
We also work closely with our litigation and dispute resolution team where necessary to protect your position and resolve conflicts efficiently.
Who We Help
- Commercial landlords seeking strong, enforceable lease terms
- Tenants looking to negotiate favourable lease conditions and protect their operational flexibility
- Investors and developers acquiring or disposing of tenanted properties
- Franchisees, expanding operators, and small businesses entering new sites
We act as trusted legal partners, ensuring our clients fully understand their rights and obligations under any lease or tenancy agreement.