Legal Services

Real Estate &
Residential Property

What we do

Trusted advice for buying,
selling & developing property.

Our skilled commercial property team acts for developers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, public sector bodies and corporate occupiers on a broad range of property transactions and development projects.

Our solicitors advise on the full lifecycle of commercial property matters, including site acquisition and disposal, development and regeneration projects, secured lending transactions, commercial leasing, asset management and portfolio acquisitions. We also have significant experience advising on office, retail, industrial and mixed-use developments, business parks and shopping centre schemes across Northern Ireland.

Working closely with surveyors, agents, planners and financial advisers, we deliver coordinated and pragmatic legal support from initial acquisition and planning through to development, funding, occupation and disposal. We regularly advise institutional and private investors in relation to property portfolio management and act for landlords and tenants on complex leasing and landlord and tenant matters.

Our team also has extensive experience in insolvency-related property transactions, distressed asset sales and restructuring matters involving commercial real estate. Combining technical expertise with commercial insight, we are committed to delivering responsive, practical and solutions-driven advice tailored to the needs of each client and transaction.

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Common questions

What type of commercial property work do you advise on?

We advise on a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions and disposals, development projects, commercial leases, private tenancies, secured lending, property portfolio management and landlord and tenant matters. Our clients include developers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, residential management companies, block management agents, social housing organisations, public sector bodies and corporate occupiers.

What should I consider before buying commercial property?

Before acquiring commercial property, it is important to carry out appropriate due diligence. This can include investigating title, reviewing planning matters, checking rights of way and access, considering restrictive covenants, reviewing existing occupational interests and identifying any funding, environmental or tax issues. Legal advice at an early stage can help identify risks and keep the transaction on track.

Can you advise both landlords and tenants on commercial leases?

Yes. We act for both landlords and tenants in relation to commercial leases, agreements for lease, lease renewals, assignments, variations, licences, and applications to the Lands Tribunal Northern Ireland. We advise on key terms such as rent, repair obligations, service charge, break options, rent review, permitted use, alienation, dilapidations, and how the statutory provisions of the Business Tenancies (NI) Order 1996 apply to any particular business tenancy.

Do you advise on property development projects?

Yes. We advise on all stages of development projects, from site acquisition and title due diligence through to planning, funding, construction interfaces, lettings, sales and disposal. We work closely with surveyors, agents, planners, funders and other professional advisers to provide coordinated support throughout the project. We have substantial experience acting for developers in the context of residential and mixed-use developments and the operation of commercial retail and business park developments

Can you assist with property finance and secured lending?

Yes. We advise lenders and borrowers on property finance transactions, including title review, due diligence, security documentation, certificates of title and completion requirements. We also work closely with our banking and finance team where wider funding arrangements are involved.

Do you advise on distressed asset sales or insolvency-related property transactions?

Yes. We have experience advising on distressed asset sales, receivership sales, insolvency-related property transactions and restructuring matters involving commercial real estate. We work collaboratively with our insolvency and banking teams to provide practical, joined-up advice.

Can you help with property portfolio management?

Yes. We advise institutional and private investors, landlords and corporate occupiers on property portfolio matters, including acquisitions and disposals, lease management, asset management, refinancings, title issues and strategic property advice. We have substantial experience acting for commercial landlords in the context of retail and business park developments.

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