Leasing

Dedicated Legal Support for Commercial Leasing Clients

Lease transactions often involve complex legal and commercial issues that require careful consideration within the broader real estate investment lifecycle. At One Legal Square, our Leasing practice provides specialist, practical advice to both commercial landlords and tenants, helping them achieve their business objectives through well-drafted, consistent, and strategically sound lease agreements.

Our team has broad experience across all major asset classes and lease types, delivering focused and efficient legal support at every stage of the leasing process — from initial negotiations through to execution and ongoing portfolio management.

Our expertise covers a wide range of leasing transactions, including:

  • Build-to-Suit
  • Ground Leases
  • Industrial
  • Research/Development/Laboratory
  • Medical Offices
  • Mixed Use
  • Office
  • PropTech
  • Retail/Shopping Centres
  • Universities

Our lawyers stay closely attuned to current leasing market trends, rental benchmarks, and emerging issues, allowing us to negotiate effectively on key commercial terms including operating expenses, service charges, extension and expansion rights, termination options, transfer provisions, construction matters, data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, tax, and environmental compliance.

In addition to lease negotiations and documentation, we provide practical support in areas such as:

  • Executive lease summaries
  • Stacking plans
  • Key date and exclusive use abstracts
  • Letters of intent, work letters, and lease executions
  • Tailored lease forms designed for individual building systems and operations
  • Property management agreements and commission agreements

For more information on how we can support your commercial leasing needs or discuss your specific requirements, reach out to us here.