Commercial property · London
Commercial property solicitors in Kensington and Chelsea
The borough’s commercial property is mostly high-end retail, restaurants and small offices along its well-known shopping streets. Much of the stock is in period buildings, and a number of landed estates still own large parts of Chelsea and Kensington.
Business areas
King’s Road, Sloane Square, Kensington High Street, Brompton Road, Portobello Road, Notting Hill Gate
For landlords and tenants of shops, offices and industrial units, with a fixed fee or a tailored quote.
Local knowledge
Commercial property in Kensington and Chelsea
What we look out for on leases in the area.
Estate landlords
Landed estates such as the Cadogan Estate in Chelsea often use detailed leases with controls on use, alterations and assignment. We read these carefully and negotiate the points that matter to your business.
Listed and period premises
Many shops and offices are in listed buildings or conservation areas, so fit-out and signage may need listed building consent. We check the position before you commit and build it into the lease timetable.
Restaurant and food uses
Restaurant, bar and takeaway uses can be tightly restricted by both the lease and planning. We check the permitted use, any extraction and opening hours conditions, and licensing requirements.
Our services
How we can help
Taking a lease
For tenants: we check the lease before you commit.
Tailored quoteMore about taking a leaseGranting a lease
For landlords: a lease that protects your property and income.
Tailored quoteMore about granting a leaseAuction lots
We review legal packs before you bid, and prepare packs for sellers.
Review your auction packPrepare your auction packQuestions
Commercial property in Kensington and Chelsea
Yes. Commercial property work is done on paper and online, so we act fully remotely by phone, email and video call. We negotiate with the landlord’s solicitors, order council searches, and arrange signing electronically where we can. Being in Newcastle doesn’t change the service you get or the documents we produce.
Usually to a point. Estate leases tend to follow standard forms and the estate may care a lot about tenant mix and the look of the street. There is often room on things like break clauses, rent review terms and repair obligations. We tell you which points are worth pushing and which are likely to be fixed.
Talk to us
Tell us about the property
We’re based in Newcastle and act for landlords and tenants across England and Wales by email and video call. Send us the details, including any heads of terms, and we’ll come back with a fixed fee or a quote.
Property elsewhere?
We act for landlords and tenants across England and Wales.
