Real Estate5 min read
The clauses businesses overlook in commercial leases
Rent is the number most tenants negotiate. The cost of a lease is usually decided by the clauses nobody read closely.
28 April 2026
Real Estate and Construction
Property acquisitions, title review, leases, development agreements, construction contracts, joint ventures, landlord–tenant documentation, and property disputes.
Who it is for
- Property developers and joint-venture partners
- Real-estate investors and funds
- Corporate tenants and landlords
- Families and businesses acquiring land
Typical instructions
- Title investigation and acquisition documentation
- Joint development and land-contribution agreements
- Commercial leases and landlord–tenant documentation
- Construction and consultancy contracts
- Property disputes and enforcement of contractual rights
Common risks
- Title defects discovered after payment has been made
- Development partnerships without defined approval or exit rights
- Lease obligations for repair, service charge and reinstatement that were never priced
- Construction delays with no contractual remedy
How the firm helps
- We confirm what is being acquired before we discuss what is being signed.
- We map obligations across the whole life of the asset, not only completion.
- We keep documentation consistent across every party to the transaction.
Contacts
Who you would work with.
Fictional demonstration profiles
Other practices
Start with clarity
Before you sign, commit, escalate, invest, or proceed, understand the legal position.
Tell us what decision you are facing. We will help you determine the appropriate next step.