Real Estate Law · European Union
Handle Commercial Property With a Lawyer Who Knows the Deals
Shops, offices, warehouses and land carry a different set of rules to homes — longer leases, tighter obligations, and far more at stake in the paperwork. We match you, free of charge, with a commercial property lawyer who handles acquisitions, leases and disposals in your market, so the terms you agree are terms that work for your business.
- Leases, acquisitions and disposals
- Business terms negotiated and documented
- No fee to get matched
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Who this is for
Commercial property law is a different game to residential — and the cost of a mistake scales with the rent
Commercial property covers premises used for business — offices, retail units, warehouses, industrial space and land for development — and its legal treatment differs from residential property in almost every respect. Leases are typically longer, impose far more extensive repairing, insurance and compliance obligations on the tenant, and are negotiated rather than standardised. A buyer or tenant is also taking on the commercial consequences of the deal: a break clause that doesn’t work, a service charge that isn’t capped, or a repair covenant you didn’t understand can each cost far more than the rent itself over the term. Rules on business leases, rent reviews, planning and permitted use vary considerably across European jurisdictions, and the negotiating customs differ too. A commercial property lawyer who works in your specific market knows which terms are standard, which are traps, and how to push back so the deal protects your business rather than exposing it.
Where businesses get hurt
A lease or purchase signed on the other side’s terms
keeps costing you for years.
Commercial documents are long, negotiated and uneven — and the clauses you skim are the ones that come back to bill you.
Lease terms that bind you too tightly
Repairing obligations, service charges, rent reviews and break clauses can leave a tenant paying far more than expected, or trapped in premises they can’t exit. Once signed, these terms govern the relationship for the whole term.
Buying with hidden liabilities
A commercial acquisition can carry planning restrictions, contamination, third-party rights or tenant obligations that aren’t obvious from a viewing — and discovering them after completion can turn a good deal into a loss.
Negotiating without local knowledge
What is standard, negotiable or simply unacceptable varies from one country and one market to the next. Without a lawyer who knows the local customs, you accept terms the other side never expected you to accept.
What you get
A commercial property lawyer who negotiates on your side
We only match you with lawyers who handle commercial leases, acquisitions and disposals regularly in your target market.
Lease review and negotiation
Your lawyer reviews the draft lease line by line and negotiates the repairing, rent review, break and service charge clauses so the terms actually protect your business.
Acquisition due diligence
Title, planning, use, existing tenancies and any third-party rights are investigated before you commit, so you buy the asset you think you’re buying — and nothing you didn’t.
Clear obligations
What you must pay, repair and insure, and what you can and cannot do with the premises, is set out in plain language so there are no surprises later in the term.
Disposals and exits
Selling or assigning a commercial property, or exiting a lease, is handled properly — including the terms that determine how and when you can get out cleanly.
Coverage
Commercial property lawyers across Europe
Business lease and property law is national, and each market has its own negotiating norms, so the right lawyer is one who works on commercial deals in your specific country. We match cases across the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Commercial property — common questions
What is the difference between commercial and residential property law?
Commercial property concerns business premises and is governed by rules and customs that differ sharply from residential — longer, individually negotiated leases, heavier repair and compliance obligations, and rent reviews and break clauses that a standard tenancy rarely has. The financial stakes and the consequences of a bad clause are usually far higher.
Should I lease or buy my business premises?
It depends on your business, your plans and the local market. Leasing ties up less capital but commits you to long-term obligations; buying builds an asset but is less flexible. A lawyer can explain the legal and financial trade-offs for your specific situation.
What should I watch for in a commercial lease?
Repairing obligations, service charges, rent review mechanisms, break clauses and permitted-use restrictions are among the most important, as each can materially affect your costs and flexibility over the term. A lawyer can review and negotiate these before you sign.
What due diligence is needed when buying commercial property?
Typically title, planning status, permitted use, existing tenancies, service contracts and any environmental or third-party issues. The scope varies by property and country, and a lawyer will confirm what is needed for your specific acquisition.
Can I get out of a commercial lease early?
Only if the lease allows it — for example through a break clause or an assignment provision — or by agreement with the landlord. If your lease has no such mechanism, you may be bound for the full term, which is why these clauses matter so much at signing.
Do I need a lawyer for a commercial property deal?
It is strongly advisable. Commercial documents are complex, negotiated and uneven, and the cost of a mistake — a missing break clause, an uncapped service charge, an undisclosed liability — can far exceed the cost of proper legal review.
Free case review
Protect your business in the deal
Tell us about the premises you’re leasing or buying and we’ll connect you with a commercial property lawyer in that market — free of charge, with no obligation to hire.