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Commercial landlord and tenant

Specialists in commercial landlord and tenant law, we provide expert knowledge and advice to negotiate and/or enforce a lease, such as extensions and renewals, forfeiture of commercial leases, service charge disputes, rent reviews, dilapidation disputes, lease assignments and recovery of rent arrears.

We recognise that a well-documented and drafted commercial landlord and tenant transaction will likely deliver our clients’ expectations. Equally, where litigation is needed, particularly in commercial tenancies, our specialist property litigation team can find solutions.

We provide businesses and individuals with a personal and genuine alternative to the traditional City law firm.

At a glance
  • Strategically advising a Central London estate on the refinancing of their portfolio.
  • Acquisition and financing of a £40m asset of a UK-wide investment portfolio of industrial, commercial and office properties.
  • Acquisition of Central London headquarters for an international US law firm (AM Law 200).
  • Leasing the UK headquarters of a FTSE 250 construction business.
  • Buying and letting a commercial portfolio of properties for a Chinese investment company.
  • Advising estate management company on a prestigious London development and lease with complex qualifying long-term agreement issues.
Estate agents and brokers

RIAA Barker Gillette appreciates the importance of positive relationships with all third parties on each transaction. Therefore, we work with agents and brokers to ensure a transaction runs smoothly and act as a sounding board to decode any jargon. We know how vital it is to keep the lines of communication open and keep our client’s objectives in mind. Our proactive approach ensures that transactions reach completion with transparency and efficiency.

Practice areas
  • Alterations
  • Assignments
  • Dilapidations
  • Disposals
  • Enforcement of covenants
  • Guarantees
  • Lease renewals and negotiations
  • Licensed premises
  • Possession
  • Qualifying long term agreements
  • Rent deposits
  • Rent reviews
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Security
  • Service charges

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What they say...

  • C Smith, March 2025
    “As executor of a will it was a relief for a solicitor to act on my behalf as though no disputes it was still a lengthy and complex process. It was dealt with mostly by Charlotte B. who kept me informed at all times. She explained the process c

  • Marc, March 2025
    “RIAA Barker Gillette were engaged to handle a real estate transaction with unusual circumstances. As a non-UK resident unfamiliar with English conveyancing procedures, I felt completely satisfied with the depth of the information and explanati

  • Leigh, March 2025
    “Instructed Martin on my first property purchase. He was a delight to work with, kept me informed and updated regularly. It was an incredibly smooth and quick process. Couldn’t be happier.”

  • Ms Brownell, March 2025
    “Patrick was amazing from start to finish. He made the process so easy, and explained each step in detail ahead of time so I’d understand what would happen and when. He was incredibly organized and noted every detail, calling out things t

  • Roman Cassini, February 2025
    “Peter Wright – highly recommended solicitor, helped us though a complicated flat sale with consummate professionalism.”

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