Commercial Property
Whether you are acquiring or disposing of a commercial property, negotiating a lease, raising finance against an asset, or dealing with a dispute that has arisen from your property interests, VC Law has the expertise to protect your position and drive transactions forward efficiently.
We act for a broad range of clients across the commercial property sector, including landlords and tenants, property investors and developers, secured lenders and borrowers, businesses of all sizes, and public and third-sector bodies. Our team combines transactional expertise with the ability to handle contentious property matters in-house, giving you joined-up advice without the need to instruct separate firms.
What We Do
Acquisitions and Disposals
We advise buyers and sellers on the full range of freehold and leasehold commercial property transactions, from straightforward single-asset deals to more complex investment acquisitions and portfolio disposals. Our work includes title investigation, due diligence, contract negotiation, and post-completion registration. We understand that commercial transactions are time-sensitive and we work to your deadlines.
Commercial Leases
A well-drafted lease protects your position for the life of the term. We act for both landlords and tenants on the grant, assignment, subletting, variation, renewal, and surrender of commercial leases across all property types, including offices, retail, industrial, leisure, and mixed-use premises. We advise on rent review mechanisms, break clauses, repair and dilapidations obligations, alienation provisions, permitted use, and security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Secured Lending and Property Finance
We act for both lenders and borrowers in connection with commercial mortgage lending, bridging finance, development finance, and refinancing. We prepare and report on security documentation, carry out title due diligence to lender requirements, and coordinate with all parties to ensure smooth completion. We have established experience acting for banks, bridging lenders, and private finance providers.
Licences and Ancillary Documents
We draft and advise on licences for alterations, licences to assign, licences to underlet, deeds of variation, overage agreements, and other ancillary documents that arise throughout the life of a commercial property interest.
Property Litigation
Where disputes arise, our solicitor advocate can advise and represent you. We handle lease renewal proceedings under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, forfeiture and possession claims, dilapidations disputes, rent and service charge recovery, breaches of covenant, and applications relating to overriding interests and land registration. Handling your matter within one firm from instruction through to trial saves cost and ensures continuity.
Who We Act For
- Landlords and tenants across all commercial sectors
- Property investors and portfolio holders
- Developers of residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes
- Secured lenders including bridging lenders and challenger banks
- Borrowers and property-owning businesses
- Charities, social enterprises, and public bodies
- Businesses acquiring or disposing of their trading premises
Why VC Law
Our commercial property team handles both transactional work and contentious property matters in-house. That means we can identify potential disputes before they arise and, if litigation becomes necessary, manage it without you having to instruct a separate firm or repeat the background to a new team.
We are a Liverpool-based firm with a national practice. Our clients benefit from direct access to experienced fee earners, clear communication, and advice that is commercially focused rather than theoretical.
Get in Touch
If you have a commercial property matter you would like to discuss, contact us for a no-obligation conversation.