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Acquisitions, leases and disposals

Commercial property transactions demand precision, speed, and commercial awareness. At Nelsons, our business property solicitors deliver exactly that. We cut through complexity to protect your interests and drive deals forward. Whether you’re acquiring premises, negotiating leases, or building a property portfolio, we combine technical expertise with practical business sense. We understand that every transaction matters to your business, and we’re here to make the process as straightforward and efficient as possible.

Contact us today for expert legal advice. Call 0800 024 1976 or complete our online enquiry form.

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Commercial Property Solicitors

Commercial property services we provide

Our commercial property solicitors support the full spectrum of business real estate work. We advise developers, investors, retailers, educational institutions, and businesses across sectors.

Property acquisitions and disposals

We guide you from offer to completion. Our team conducts thorough due diligence, identifies potential issues early, and ensures your transaction proceeds smoothly. Whether it’s your first business premises or your twentieth, we deliver results efficiently.

Commercial lease agreements

Negotiating the right lease terms is crucial for your business. We advise both landlords and tenants on lease agreements, renewals, and rent reviews. Our commercial property solicitors ensure you understand your obligations and rights, helping you secure favourable terms that support your business goals.

Development and planning

We support developers through site assembly, option agreements, and conditional contracts. Working with planning specialists when needed, we keep projects moving while managing risk.

Investment transactions

For investors and funds, we structure acquisitions, handle secured lending, and manage portfolios. We understand investment strategy and work to your deadlines.

Property finance and secured lending

Acting for lenders and borrowers, we prepare and register security documentation efficiently. We coordinate with financial institutions to facilitate completions.

Landlord and tenant matters

Beyond initial agreements, we handle lease variations, assignments, subletting, and terminations. Pragmatic solutions to ongoing property issues.

Our approach to commercial property matters

1. Understanding your objectives: We begin by listening carefully to your business goals and the commercial context of your transaction. This ensures our legal advice aligns with your wider strategy and priorities.

2. Thorough due diligence: Our business property solicitors conduct comprehensive searches and investigations to identify any issues with title, planning, environmental matters, or other risks that could affect your transaction.

3. Clear communication throughout: We keep you informed at every stage with updates in plain language. You’ll always know where your matter stands and what happens next. Our team is readily accessible when you need guidance or have questions.

4. Efficient transaction management: We coordinate with all parties involved – estate agents, surveyors, mortgage brokers, and other solicitors – to drive your transaction forward efficiently while protecting your interests.

5. Completion and beyond: Once your transaction completes, we handle all post-completion formalities, including Land Registry applications and Stamp Duty Land Tax returns. We’re also here for any future property matters your business may face.

Why choose Nelsons for commercial property law

  • Recognised legal expertise: The Legal 500 consistently recommends our commercial property solicitors as one of the leading teams in the region. We’re recognised for our technical capability across the full spectrum of commercial real estate work. Our team possesses particular expertise in retail and education sectors, whilst also advising clients across industrial, office and mixed-use developments. This sector insight enables us to anticipate challenges specific to your industry.
  • Local Knowledge and National Standards: Offices in DerbyLeicester and Nottingham give us deep regional market knowledge. Our expertise competes with national firms. The best of both.
  • Integrated legal support: Our commercial property team works closely with our Property Disputes team specialists and other departments. This ensures comprehensive legal support for all aspects of your business operations.
  • Proven track record: Our portfolio includes multi-million-pound business park disposals, strategic land acquisitions, complex lease agreements and project finance transactions. We bring this experience to every instruction.

Ready to discuss your commercial property matter? Contact our expert team on 0800 024 1976 or complete our online enquiry form. We have offices in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.

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Testimonials…

  • "Nelsons...varied portfolio of work includes strategic land acquisitions, lease agreements, site assembly and project finance transactions."

    The Legal 500
  • "With particular expertise in the retail and education sectors, Nelsons...Leicester team is instructed by developers, investors and banks in various matters, including lease agreements, investment purchases, secured lending transactions and property sales."

    The Legal 500
  • "Its team is approachable, knowledgeable and refreshingly easy to deal with, compared to some. It has a wide variety of expertise and inspires confidence that, if it is instructed to deal with a matter, it will do so promptly and efficiently."

    Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500
  • "Personal service and timely responses set this firm out from others I have worked with..."

    Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2023
  • "...They are experienced and technically knowledgeable, yet have a can do attitude and having fully explained all the risks and identifying opportunities they let you get on with making the best decisions for the business."

    Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2023 (Continued)
  • "The Commercial Property Team, headed by Riaz Dudhia, is solid from top to bottom without a weak link. They are unfailingly commercial, which is what I want in a law firm."

    Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2023
  • "The team at Nelsons in the Commercial Property Dept are experts in their field. The team is led by talented directors who are able to disperse work within their team in order to satisfy clients needs with ease and a high standard of service."

    The Legal 500 2023
  • "The key attribute of Nelson’s commercial property team is the quality and accessibility of the team."

    Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024
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