Commercial property and lease advice
Commercial Property Solicitors
We advise businesses, landlords, tenants, investors and developers on commercial leases, acquisitions, sales, refinancing, licences and property disputes.
Commercial leases and renewals
Acquisitions, disposals and refinancing
Development and investment property
Landlord and tenant advice
Reviewed by Julie Ashley, Director & Solicitor. Last reviewed: May 2026.
What does a commercial property solicitor do?
A commercial property solicitor checks title, drafts and negotiates contracts or leases, advises on risks, deals with lender requirements and manages completion.
Do I need advice before signing a lease?
Yes. Lease terms can create long-term repairing, rent review, break clause and service charge obligations. Independent legal advice helps you understand the risk before signing.
Can you act for landlords and tenants?
Yes. We advise both landlords and tenants, while making sure there is no conflict of interest on the matter.
How we can help
Choose the service that most closely matches your situation. If you are unsure, speak to us and we will route your enquiry to the right team.
Commercial leases
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating lease terms, rent reviews, break clauses, repair obligations and renewals.
Buying or selling premises
Legal support for commercial property acquisitions, disposals, due diligence and completion.
Development property
Advice on title, planning, easements, overage, plot sales and practical completion risks.
Landlord and tenant matters
Support with licences, assignments, subletting, arrears, dilapidations and lease disputes.
Commercial property advice for local businesses
We support SMEs, investors, landlords and tenants across England and Wales, including West Yorkshire, Staffordshire and surrounding business communities.
Commercially practical
We focus on the terms that affect cost, flexibility and risk, not legal detail for its own sake.
Lease expertise
We help you understand rent review, break clauses, service charges, repairs and assignment restrictions.
Connected property knowledge
Commercial property advice sits alongside our conveyancing, landlord and tenant, corporate and dispute teams.
Solicitor-led support
People you can put a name to.
Trust is easier when the service feels personal. Our team brings technical experience, clear communication and careful supervision to the matters we handle.
Julie Ashley
Director & Solicitor
Director at Gardner Champion with 39+ years' experience in conveyancing, wills, trusts & probate. Known for clear, client-focused advice guiding clients through property and estate matters.
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Faizal Lunat
Solicitor
Solicitor at Gardner Champion, admitted in 2020 and focused on housing & property work.
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Manjit Kaur
Director & Solicitor
Director at Gardner Champion, 13+ years of experience in Family, Immigration, Property and Private Client work. Bilingual English/Punjabi.
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Excellent service and responsive
Excellent service from Julie Ashley in what proved to be a very tricky, challenging and stressful sale and purchase. Julie was a calming and thoughtful communicator throughout the whole process, and very accessible and r...
Professional and efficient
Dealt with my employment tribunal case with professionalism and got me the result I was hoping for. Communication was excellent and they explained everything in terms I could understand.
Highly recommended
Have dealt with this firm for many years as a local estate agency owner and can recommend them very highly, particularly on the conveyancing side. Always professional.
Start your matter today
Tell us what you need and we will point you to the right team. For conveyancing, you can also start with a clear quote.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions clients often ask before getting started.
What should I check before signing a commercial lease?
Key points include the rent, term, break rights, repair obligations, service charge, permitted use, assignment rights, rent review and whether landlord consent is needed for alterations.
Can a solicitor review a lease quickly?
Often, yes. Timescales depend on the lease length, title issues and negotiation points. We can identify urgent risk areas and explain what needs resolving before completion.
Do you advise on lease renewals?
Yes. We advise landlords and tenants on lease renewals, protected tenancies, notices, rent review issues and practical negotiation strategy.
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