Commercial and Retail Leasing

Overview

Leasing arrangements can have a significant impact on the value, use, and profitability of a property or business. We advise landlords, tenants, and property stakeholders on commercial and retail leasing matters, including new leases, renewals, assignments, subleases, variations, defaults, disclosure obligations, and end-of-lease issues.

Service Spotlight

Our advice is practical and commercially focused, whether the issue concerns negotiating key lease terms, complying with statutory obligations, managing fitout and incentive arrangements, or responding to breaches and disputes. We aim to protect our clients’ position while keeping the leasing relationship workable wherever possible.

Specialists and practitioners

FAQs

Do you act for both landlords and tenants?

Yes. We advise both landlords and tenants across commercial and retail leasing matters, including negotiation, drafting, renewals, disputes, and termination issues.

What should be reviewed before signing a lease?

Key issues usually include rent and review mechanisms, term and options, outgoings, make good, permitted use, incentives, fitout obligations, assignment rights, and default provisions.