Commercial Leases

Expert Lease Advice That Protects Your Business

When it comes to commercial leases, signing one that is not aligned with your business’s best interests can be painful, locking you into, at best, unexpected restrictions and additional costs. At worst, it can lead to damaging disputes and significant reputational harm. Without robust legal advice, it is easy to fall into traps, take missteps and miss obvious red flags. The good news is our team of experienced commercial property solicitors can help with straightforward, practical advice.

Jamieson Law’s commercial team specialises in supporting clients with commercial leases under Scots and English Law. Whether you’re a landlord or tenant, we’ll cut through the jargon and make sure you understand exactly what you’re signing up to.

We can help you create bespoke leases with drafting tailored Scots law. We can help you review leases under English Law, too. This includes negotiation support, with practical strategies to help secure terms in your favour. Our team can also provide ongoing lease management advice on extensions, variations, rent review agreements, and more.

Clients choose us because;

We make complex lease terms clear and easy to understand.

We spot hidden risks that could cost you money later.

We give pragmatic, commercial advice rather than legal opinion.

Lease Management Solicitors For Commercial Properties

It’s easy to forget a commercial lease once it’s signed. This can often prove to be an error of judgement because without proactive care, you can fall foul of unwelcome surprises.

Poorly worded clauses, unreasonable renewal deadlines, and unexpected rent reviews can catch you off guard, lead to significant costs and worse. At Jamieson Law, we help landlords and tenants stay in control of their commercial property commitments, so nothing slips through the cracks.

Ongoing Support That Safeguards Your Business

Lease management isn’t about reacting when something goes wrong; it’s about staying ahead of the key dates and decisions that shape your business’s future. We can help you manage with your best foot forward, including managing lease extensions, subletting, assignations, renewals and, when the time comes, easy exit on your terms. We can handle all these while avoiding disputes and breaches.

The team at Jamieson Law remain conscious that all variations and queries have legal and financial implications for you and your business. Our job is to protect your position and help you make informed decisions about the future. Our work is more than completing the paperwork for you; it’s aligning your leasing with your business strategy.

Why work with Jamieson Law?

With Jamieson Law looking after your commercial leases, you’ll always be prepared for what comes over the horizon.

Plain-English advice with no legal jargon, just clarity.

With a strategic approach, we think about the bigger picture, not just the contract.

We provide proactive support for upcoming renewals, rent reviews, and renegotiation opportunities.

If you’re ready to take control of your lease, why not contact our commercial team today for help and advice?

FAQs

What is lease management?

Lease management is the ongoing legal oversight of lease obligations, renewals, rent reviews and variations that keep your business protected throughout the lease term.

When should I review my commercial lease?

Before any key date (like a rent review, term end date or renewal) or when your business circumstances change, such as expansion, relocation, or restructuring.

What if I want to exit a lease early?

We’ll review your lease for break clauses or surrender options and guide you through the process, minimising costs and risks.

What should a lease include?

Key terms like rent, duration, responsibilities, permitted use, break clauses, and dispute resolution should all be clearly defined.

Do you handle both Scots and English leases?

We draft leases under Scots law. For English leases, we review and advise, ensuring you understand and can negotiate terms.

Do I really need a solicitor?

Yes. A lease is a major financial commitment. Specialist legal advice protects your position and avoids costly mistakes.

When should I get legal advice?

As early as possible; ideally before you finalise Heads of Terms. It’s much harder (and more expensive) to fix terms later.

Can you step in if negotiations have already started?

Yes. We regularly review ongoing negotiations, highlight risks, and propose practical amendments.

What if the other side has more power?

We help level the playing field by clarifying your position, challenging unfair terms, and finding compromises that still protect your business.

Do you work with agents or in-house counsel?

Yes. We collaborate with all parties to keep the process smooth and coordinated.

Commercial Lease Drafting Solicitors

A poorly drafted lease can cost your business dearly. From hidden service charge costs to loose repair obligations, poor wording and unfair clauses leave you exposed. That’s why your lease needs more than a template; it needs to be watertight and appropriate for your business.

At Jamieson Law, we specialise in commercial lease drafting under Scots law. We also advise on leases governed by English law, making sure you can understand and negotiate terms.

Our goal? To make sure your lease protects you, not traps you.

Why Lease Drafting Matters

Your lease isn’t just paperwork. It shapes how you run your business day to day.
Who pays for property repairs and maintenance?
When and how can rent be increased?
Are there restrictions in relation to assigning and subletting?
How about expanding your business to new premises?
You might want to exit your lease. How easy or difficult is that?

If you don’t have clear answers, you risk disputes, unexpected costs, and restrictions that could hold your business back.

We make sure lease terms are clear and enforceable, responsibilities are balanced, your interests are protected, and risks are minimised.

Bespoke Lease Drafting Services

We make sure you have a bespoke lease that covers everything it needs to. You ought to know what you’re signing before entering into a legally binding agreement that reflects your business goals. We advise on:

Rent reviews and escalation clauses.
Maintenance and repair obligations.
Assignation and subletting terms.
Permitted use of premises.
Break clauses and exit strategies.
Dispute resolution mechanisms.

How We Help Landlords & Tenants

We help landlords protect their property, income, and tenant relationships. We secure fair terms for tenants through the following services.

Support you in negotiations.

Coordinate with the other party’s solicitors.

Assist with extensions, renewals, and variations.

We cover everything from initial review of terms through to delivering a final lease, ready for signature.

Lease Negotiation For Commercial Tenancies

Negotiating a lease isn’t just about the rent. Hidden clauses, rigid terms, and unclear obligations can cost your business far more than a few pounds per square foot.
At Jamieson Law, we help landlords and tenants negotiate commercial leases with confidence. We make sure your deal is clear, flexible, and aligned with your business goals.

Lease negotiations can quickly become overwhelming. It’s easy to:

Accept hidden service charge clauses.
Miss restrictions on use or alterations.
Sign up to unfair repair obligations.
Overlook renewal or break rights.

We stop those mistakes before they happen. Our role is to simplify the legal detail, highlight risks, and secure terms that protect you. We advise on:

Rent obligations, service charges and incentives.
Break clauses and renewal rights.
Repair and reinstatement obligations.
Restrictions on use, alterations or subletting.
Dispute resolution activities.

Commercial Awareness

We don’t just prepare documents. We think about how lease terms will impact your business day to day. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, cost control, or long-term security, we’ll guide your negotiations so you walk away with an agreement that works in practice, not just on paper.

We work closely with solicitors, surveyors, and agents to keep negotiations moving smoothly. Our focus is on resolving uncertainty now, to prevent disputes later.

Why Clients Choose Jamieson Law

Practical advice; clear, jargon-free, commercially focused.

Negotiation strength; we spot risks and secure better terms.

Long-term protection; ensuring your lease works today and tomorrow.

Don’t leave your lease negotiations to chance. With the right legal partner, you can secure terms that protect your business from day one.