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.  

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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 inTo 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 caseThey 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 draftingreviewing 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


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
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

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.

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 34% discount on our Standard Rates.




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We mainly work remotely, so we can work with you wherever you are. But we can arrange face-to-face meeting at our offices or a location of your choosing.

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