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Commercial Property

Our team is distinguished for its proactive and cost-effective service, providing you with the expertise and support necessary to achieve your desired property objectives.

Our Commercial Property team combines over 150 years of experience with a tenacious, practical, and commercial approach, aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, investor, or developer, we offer tailored solutions to meet your unique property needs. Our team is distinguished for its proactive and cost-effective service, providing you with the expertise and support necessary to achieve your desired property objectives.

With a wealth of experience and the ability to draw upon the expertise of colleagues and professional contacts, our team offers a comprehensive range of commercial and residential property services to clients across the UK. We are committed to delivering results that align with your business objectives and personal goals.

Commercial Property Services

Our Commercial Property solicitors advise on:

  • Development: Supporting developers, landowners and businesses with site acquisition, site assembly, development agreements, planning-related property matters and the legal arrangements needed to move projects forward efficiently.
  • Finance: Advising on the property aspects of finance transactions, including secured lending, refinancing, due diligence and transaction support for borrowers, lenders and investors.
  • Investment: Assisting investors, pension funds and business owners with the acquisition, disposal and strategic management of investment property, with commercially minded advice tailored to long-term objectives.
  • Management: Advising landlords, owners and managing agents on the legal matters involved in the effective management of commercial property, including leases, renewals, licences, rent reviews, service charge issues and wider asset management matters.

For Property Disputes and Litigation, please visit our specialist Property Litigation page, where our dedicated team advises on a wide range of contentious property matters.

Anna Duffy is Head of Property at DTM Legal, she is one of the North West’s leading property litigation specialists and a member of the Agricultural Law Association (ALA) as well as the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). Anna Duffy is recognised in the Legal 500 as a Leading Individual for Agriculture in the North West. Anna also heads up DTM Legal’s Agricultural sector team, working extensively with rural clients to help them navigate complex property transactions and land-related disputes.

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Whether you need legal advice or support with a specific matter, our team is here to help. We take the time to understand your situation and provide clear, practical guidance tailored to your needs, helping you move forward with confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Commonly asked questions relating to Commercial Property legal services.

The information required will depend on the matter, but it is helpful to provide an overview of the property, the proposed transaction and what you are seeking to achieve.

Relevant documents may include heads of terms, title information, existing leases, plans, finance details and correspondence with other parties or professional advisers. You should also highlight any important deadlines or commercial priorities.

Yes. Our Commercial Property team advises both landlords and tenants on commercial property matters, including new leases, lease renewals, variations, assignments and other transactions arising throughout the landlord and tenant relationship.

Understanding your commercial objectives at the outset allows us to provide advice tailored to your position and the property involved.

Before committing to a commercial property transaction, it is important to understand the legal title, existing occupational arrangements, rights affecting the property and any restrictions that could affect its current or future use.

You should also consider how the property will be funded, managed and ultimately used or disposed of. Legal due diligence can help identify issues that may affect the value of the property or your wider commercial plans.

Yes. Our Commercial Property team can provide ongoing legal support to businesses, investors, landlords and property owners managing commercial property interests.

This can include advice on acquisitions and disposals, leases, property management matters, investment transactions, development projects and refinancing, helping you manage legal requirements as your property portfolio and commercial objectives develop.

It is advisable to involve a solicitor as early as possible when buying, selling, leasing, developing, financing or investing in commercial property.

Early legal advice can help identify potential issues, clarify the structure of a transaction and ensure that important property rights and obligations are considered before significant commitments are made.