Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
From high street staples to luxury brands, restaurants to pubs, landlord to tenant, we bring extensive experience in handling diverse property matters.
With deep expertise and an approach that puts you at centre of each decision - whether big or small - we ensure your needs are met with clarity, confidence, and care, so you can focus on what you do best.
In a challenging and competitive marketplace, having proactive and responsive legal support from a team of real estate solicitors is key to your company's success.
Our goal is to provide tailored solutions that help you secure opportunities and overcome challenges. Whether securing a flagship location or managing a property portfolio, we deliver results-driven support every step of the way.
Working across retail, leisure, and hospitality clients, we can assist in every aspect of your property needs. By understanding the unique challenges and opportunities of this fast-moving sector, we provide practical solutions that align with your commercial objectives. Our expertise spans:
- Pre-lets & agreements for lease
Advising on and negotiating agreements that secure your premises before development is complete, ensuring favourable terms and reducing risks. - Turnover rent structures
Structuring and negotiating rental agreements where rent is linked to business performance, balancing flexibility with financial stability. - Leasehold management
Handling all aspects of lease agreements, from renewals and rent reviews to service charge disputes and compliance, helping you protect your investment and operational needs. - Deeds of variation
Amending lease terms to reflect changes in business needs, whether adjusting rent, extending lease terms, or modifying obligations. - Licences for works
Ensuring all necessary permissions are in place for alterations, fit-outs, and refurbishments, protecting both landlords and tenants from future disputes.
Our expertise
The retail and leisure landscape is evolving rapidly, with shifting consumer habits, the rise of online shopping, and economic uncertainty creating new challenges. Businesses must adapt to these evolving trends while contending with rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and increased competition.
Understanding these pressures, we work closely with you to provide clear, practical legal support that eases the burden and helps you make confident decisions. Whether managing a property portfolio, securing a key location, or resolving complex disputes, our tailored approach ensures your legal strategy aligns with your business goals.
With extensive experience advising both established brands and growing businesses, we deliver comprehensive solutions that help you overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in an ever-increasingly competitive market.
With access to an integrated full-service legal team, you benefit from seamless support across all areas of law - from property and planning to employment, commercial, and dispute resolution - ensuring every aspect of your business is protected. Our team advises on the following areas:
I know I can always rely on Jon and trust his judgement and ability to deliver to deadlines. I also value the fact that I can have open conversations with him and that he will often suggest other routes to achieve the same goal.
Our work highlights
Bicester Village high-value lettings
Managed and negotiated multiple high-value lettings at Bicester Village, one of the UK's premier luxury shopping destinations. By carefully aligning landlord and tenant requirements, we ensured seamless agreements that supported long-term success. This reflects our expertise in handling high-profile retail transactions in competitive markets.
New Bond Street flagship store
Represented a globally recognised premium brand in securing an agreement for lease for their flagship store on New Bond Street - one of London's most prestigious retail locations. The transaction involved intricate negotiations on landlord and tenant works, ensuring the space met exacting brand standards within tight deadlines. Our proactive approach helped the client achieve its strategic goals efficiently.
Holborn retail portfolio management
Provided ongoing legal counsel to a landlord managing a diverse portfolio of retail properties in Holborn. Our support covered lease negotiations, property management issues, and strategic leasing arrangements, helping maximise profitability while ensuring smooth operations.
