Business Legal Services
Commercial Property Disputes
Resolve your commercial property dispute swiftly and effectively, minimising disruption whilst protecting your commercial interests.
Working alongside an experienced commercial property dispute solicitor will help you adopt the right strategy from the outset. Our team of experienced solicitors take a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution. We will discuss the options available to you and will tailor our approach to your individual circumstances. Often, we will be able to quickly resolve your dispute outside of court. In the rare occasions that we do need to take the other side to court, we will help guide you through the court system, helping you overcome any legal hurdles that come your way.
We are here to fight your corner
How we will help you resolve your commercial property dispute
As a modern commercial law firm we take pride in the fact that we do things differently. When you instruct us to resolve your dispute, you will be given a single point of contact who will take ownership of your case. You will be able to contact them by phone, email or on video call, whatever method suits you. Our solicitors will adapt and can present information in a way that suits your needs, whether that is a report format, a table or in a word document with notes in the margins, either way the choice is yours! Learn more about our unique approach to dispute resolution:
A straight talking, no nonsense approach to dispute resolution
Our commercial property dispute solicitors can support and advise you on any property dispute you are involved in. To start with, your solicitor will ask you to provide any documentation or evidence that is relevant to your dispute, from there we will review your evidence and will discuss the options available to you. The solicitor will avoid any technical jargon and will explain your position to you in plain English, so you can make an informed decision that is right for you and your business.
One point of contact on hand to help you every step of the way
We will keep you fully informed throughout the process and will be upfront and transparent on how much it is likely to cost to resolve your dispute. You will be given a single point of contact during your case. They will take ownership of the case and will be there to assist you should you have any problems or concerns. Your solicitor will either negotiate with the other side or will start court proceedings depending on the strength of your position.
Helping you take back control and future proof your business
Once we have helped you resolve your dispute, our commercial property team can help you future proof your business by drafting, reviewing or negotiating any new agreements on your behalf.
What we do:
Commercial property dispute legal advice
As the landlord of a commercial property, or a tenant who’s currently leasing a business premise, you’ll know that disputes can arise and, if not handled correctly, can lead to unnecessary costs, stress and business disruption.
Our commercial property dispute solicitors can support and advise you on any contentious property issue you’re facing. This includes dealing with matters as and when they arise, as well as providing continuous, expert advice on an ongoing basis to minimise the risk of further disputes in the future.
We can help you handle all manners of contentious issues when it comes to your business premises, including:
Overages and clawbacks
Service charge disputes
Disputes over alterations
Lease renewals or surrenders
Boundary and party wall disputes
Rent reviews
Forfeiture cases
Terminations of leases (by landlord or tenant)
Dilapidations claims and disrepairs – disputes about repairing covenants
Site assembly issues – such as easements, right of way disputes
Restrictive covenants, and breaches of covenants
Exercising break options
Commercial rent arrears recovery – including tenant insolvency and court proceedings
Recovery of property from unlawful occupiers
Adverse possession claims
Sub-letting and change of use disputes
Nuisance claims
Finding the right legal partner
Why work with Harper James
Choose a legal partner you can trust: we’ll help protect your goals, your business and your people so you can move forward with confidence and focus on growing your business.
Affordable, transparent and predictable pricing
Clear itemised invoices, subscription plans with up to 50% discount, and fixed fee products help you plan and manage legal spend – with no nasty surprises.
Proven track record and measurable results
We’ve supported over 6,500 businesses since 2014, with an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60+ from monthly client surveys.
Straight-talking, responsive advice
We’re here to make things easier, not add complexity. That means fast response times, practical expert legal advice delivered in plain English, and dedicated client service and account management support.
Risk and compliance assured
We’re an SRA regulated firm, but more importantly, we build quality, data, and compliance best practice into everything we do.
Appointing a legal partner is a big decision. That’s why we’re open about our values, culture and model, so you can see what makes us tick. And because a productive partnership starts with understanding, we always begin with a conversation – listening to your goals, pressures and plans, then tailoring our support to fit.
Testimonials
What our clients say
Working with Harper James feel less transactional and more ongoing. For example, having Simon Smith, who understands our business and is able to quickly provide a second opinion on litigation, and does that drawing on a wide base of experience is super important.
Linz Darlington
Founder,
Homehold
Mike Key is the only solicitor we use for disputes… Quite simply number one!
Simon Nelson
Director,
Nelson Plant Hire
Harper James provides my small growing business with a scalable, reliable, team-oriented approach to legal advice. Whenever we face a problem, I know that Harper James are there to provide helpful and cost-effective advice, to scope out the options, make clear the costs and risks, and give me the information I need to make decisions.
Bryn Richards
CEO,
Aeristech
In 2024 we instructed Harper James to assist with two commercial property acquisitions. We were introduced to Sam Paxton who has kindly guided us through both transactions. Sam has taken the time to understand the needs of our business and always makes herself available should we have any queries. She is personable and explains legal jargon/concepts in a way that is easy to understand. We very much look forward to working again with Sam in the future and would highly recommend.
Alan Redpath
Managing Director,
RedteQ
We needed some urgent commercial property advice at the end of 2024 and instructed Harper James to assist. Sam Paxton acted on our behalf and was thankfully able to provide the advice we needed as a priority. Sam was always on hand to turn documents around urgently and/or to discuss any last minute queries. She is a credit to the team and we can highly recommend.
Rupert Winter-Moore
Director,
Zebra Machinery
Working with Harper James feel less transactional and more ongoing. For example, having Simon Smith, who understands our business and is able to quickly provide a second opinion on litigation, and does that drawing on a wide base of experience is super important.
Linz Darlington
Founder,
Homehold
Mike Key is the only solicitor we use for disputes… Quite simply number one!
Simon Nelson
Director,
Nelson Plant Hire
Harper James provides my small growing business with a scalable, reliable, team-oriented approach to legal advice. Whenever we face a problem, I know that Harper James are there to provide helpful and cost-effective advice, to scope out the options, make clear the costs and risks, and give me the information I need to make decisions.
Bryn Richards
CEO,
Aeristech
In 2024 we instructed Harper James to assist with two commercial property acquisitions. We were introduced to Sam Paxton who has kindly guided us through both transactions. Sam has taken the time to understand the needs of our business and always makes herself available should we have any queries. She is personable and explains legal jargon/concepts in a way that is easy to understand. We very much look forward to working again with Sam in the future and would highly recommend.
Alan Redpath
Managing Director,
RedteQ
We needed some urgent commercial property advice at the end of 2024 and instructed Harper James to assist. Sam Paxton acted on our behalf and was thankfully able to provide the advice we needed as a priority. Sam was always on hand to turn documents around urgently and/or to discuss any last minute queries. She is a credit to the team and we can highly recommend.
Rupert Winter-Moore
Director,
Zebra Machinery
Why choose our commercial property dispute solicitors?
Each member of the commercial property law team has either worked at one of the top 100 UK law firms, or in-house at a large international business. This experience and commercial property expertise guarantees you sound and practical advice from solicitors who truly are experts in commercial property matters. Find out more about our commercial property dispute lawyers here:
Pricing and service plans
Legal support designed
to fit your business needs
Our three transparent service plans are designed to give you the widest possible access to high-quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:
Engage
Flexible access to senior solicitors at highly competitive rates
An alternative to our subscription plans, offering access to full service legal expertise on a project-by-project basis.
Enable
Purpose built legal support for start-ups and smaller businesses
Monthly subscription plan for £219 per month, with £149 monthly credit and access to all legal services at 50% discount on our Standard Rates.
Extend
Comprehensive legal partnership for established businesses
Fully account managed and scalable annual subscription plan with support from a curated team of partners and senior solicitors, with up to 36% discount on our Standard Rates.
