Commercial lease Solicitors

Protect your business before you sign. Our commercial lease solicitors review, draft and negotiate lease agreements for landlords and tenants UK wide, so you can move forward with confidence

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Taking on a commercial lease is one of the most significant commitments a business can make. Without the right legal advice, you could find yourself locked into unfavourable terms, facing unexpected costs, or unable to exit when your circumstances change. Our Manchester-based commercial lease solicitors review, draft and negotiate commercial lease agreements for landlords and tenants across the UK, helping businesses understand their obligations, protect their position, and plan for the long term.


How our commercial lease solicitors help landlords and tenants

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, getting the terms of your commercial lease right from the outset is essential.

Lease review and advice

Every clause checked before you sign. Risks flagged in straightforward terms, with practical guidance on what each provision means for your business day to day.

Drafting lease agreements

Bespoke commercial leases up to three years, drafted around the property and the deal. Clear terms, balanced protections, and no boilerplate that creates problems
later.

Rent review advice

Guidance on how rent review clauses work, when to challenge an increase, and how to negotiate the strongest possible position when a review is due.

Lease negotiation

Direct negotiation with the other side on rent, length, repair obligations and exit terms. The aim is a deal that works commercially, not just legally.

Break clauses and renewals

Advice on when to exercise a break clause, how to renew on better terms, and what happens if either is mishandled. Full clarity on costs, timing and risks.

Forfeiture advice

Support for landlords and tenants when a lease is at risk of ending early. Options explained, dilapidations addressed, and formal proceedings avoided wherever possible.

We work alongside regulated partner firms for leases exceeding three years.

Why business choose MAR Legal for commercial lease advice

Solicitor led advice

Direct access to an experienced legal team from day one

No obligation consultation

Speak to our team before you commit, no-obligation.

Transparent Pricing

You know what to expect from the outset, no hidden costs or surprises

Manchester based, UK wide

20+ years of combined property & commercial lease experience

Commercial office buildings in Manchester city centre

What This Means for You

  • Clear understanding of lease obligations before you sign
  • Reduced risk of costs and liabilities
  • Stronger negotiating position with landlords or tenant
  • Flexibility to adapt as your business grows
  • Confidence that your lease reflects your commercial objectives

Trusted by businesses across the UK for clear, accessible commercial lease advice.

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How our commercial lease process works

01

Book a consultation

Tell us about your situation.

02

We review your lease

We review your lease agreement and identify any risks.

03

We advise you

Clear practical advice and negotiation on your behalf.

04

You proceed with confidence

Sign knowing your interests are protected.

When to seek advice

  • You are entering into a new commercial lease
  • You have been given a lease to sign by a landlord
  • You want to negotiate better terms
  • A rent review or break clause is approaching
  • You are considering renewing or exiting a lease
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We provide legal advisory and drafting support in relation to commercial lease arrangements. Where a matter involves registration, title transfer, or other reserved conveyancing activities, we work alongside appropriately regulated property lawyers to ensure a seamless and fully compliant service.

Commercial lease FAQs

A break clause gives either the landlord or tenant the right to end the commercial lease early at a specified point. Our commercial lease solicitors advise on whether a break clause is appropriate for your situation and ensure it is drafted correctly.

There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor for a commercial lease, but it is strongly advisable. Commercial lease agreements are complex documents that can bind your business for years. At MAR Legal, our commercial lease solicitors review the terms, identify risks, and help protect you from costly disputes.

A rent review is a clause in a commercial lease that allows the landlord to reassess and adjust the rent at set intervals, typically every three to five years. Most commercial leases in the UK use an upward-only rent review, meaning the rent can increase but cannot fall below the current level. Understanding how your rent review clause works before you sign is important, because the mechanism used, whether open market, index-linked or fixed, significantly affects what you could be paying further down the line. Our commercial lease solicitors review rent review clauses as part of any commercial lease instruction.

Yes. We specialise in commercial lease agreements up to three years in length. Short term commercial leases offer businesses greater flexibility, and our commercial lease solicitors can advise on the terms that best protect your position.

A lease assignment is the transfer of a commercial lease from one tenant to another. It is commonly used when a business is sold, when a tenant wants to exit their lease early, or when a company restructures. Most commercial leases require the landlord's consent before an assignment can proceed, and the outgoing tenant may remain liable under the lease even after the assignment completes. The legal work covers the licence to assign, any authorised guarantee agreement required, and the transfer documentation.