Whether you're letting a single unit or managing a portfolio of commercial properties, our specialist Commercial Property team at Porter Dodson provides clear, practical advice tailored to your needs.
We act for both landlords and tenants across a wide range of sectors, including office, retail, industrial, healthcare, and leisure.
How we can help
Negotiating heads of terms
We’ll help you understand and negotiate key commercial lease terms, including:
Lease duration and renewal rights
Break clauses and termination options
Rent reviews and service charges
Repairing obligations and liability
Our goal is to ensure the terms reflect your commercial objectives and minimise future risk.
Drafting and reviewing leases
For Landlords: We draft bespoke lease agreements and supporting documents such as:
Agreements for lease
Rent deposit deeds
Licenses to alter
Guarantor agreements
For Tenants: We review draft leases and associated documents, providing clear advice on:
Legal obligations
Practical implications
Recommended amendments to protect your interests
Due diligence
Before entering into a lease, we carry out thorough due diligence, including:
Reviewing title documents
Raising enquiries with the landlord
Conducting property searches
This ensures you’re fully informed about any restrictions, rights, or risks affecting the property.
Financing and lender consent
If the property is mortgaged, we liaise with lenders to obtain the necessary consents and ensure the lease terms align with their requirements.
Recognised excellence – Ranked in The Legal 500 for our expertise in Commercial Property matters.
Clear, cost-effective advice – We speak your language, not legal jargon, and tailor our guidance to your business circumstances.
Joined-up legal support – Our team works seamlessly across property, corporate commercial, employment and litigation to protect your business interests.
Trusted by generations – With deep roots in the community, we’ve supported families and business owners across the South West for decades.
