Commercial Lease

We will help you with all aspects of commercial lease, including negotiating a new lease, renewing an existing one, assigning an existing lease, negotiating head of terms, negotiating and agreeing Licence for Alteration, Rent Deposit Deeds, and Agreement for Lease.

Italy

Italy

We are experienced in all aspects of the Italian acquisition and disposal of commercial property for both landlords and tenants and we provide a friendly, professional and cost effective service. Our Commercial Property Department cover a broad spectrum of work including:

  • Italian Acquisition and disposal of commercial businesses and assets;
  • Italian Sale, purchase and leasing of all types of property including offices, shops and restaurants;
  • Italian Commercial leases – drafting, negotiating and renewal. A commercial lease is a legally binding contract made between a landlord and a tenant and the documentation relating to leasehold Italian Landlord and tenant issues and disputesremises can be complex as commercial leases usually involve very significant obligations and responsibilities so don’t take the risk, have the matter dealt with by our specialist property department;
  • Italian Landlord and tenant issues and disputes.

The UK

When you take on a new lease or take over an existing one, it is vital that you balance out the competing interests of the Landlord and Tenant in order to limit any restrictions to your business plans or any charge in circumstances.

It is also important to ensure that all the terms of a commercial lease are correct before signing it to avoid costly mistakes.

If you know the Italian law in this matter, you may find difficult understand the law in the UK. There are a lot of differences which can cause you issues in the future. There are a number of terms that you need to pay particular attention to such as rent and non-payment of rent, service charge, rent reviews, break clauses, planning permitted uses, repairs, schedule of conditions and dilapidations, covenants and effect of breach of covenants, assignment and underletting, business rates and also licences to the sale of alcohol.

Our commercial solicitors are qualified in both jurisdictions and will provide you with a bespoke service and having a particular experience in the Hospitality sector will guide you through this process to open your new Italian restaurant in the UK.

The UK