This work covers securing and defending access to a commercial property, including rights of way, easements, wayleaves and matters that affect deliveries, vehicle access and customer access. A solicitor drafts, negotiates and registers express or implied easements and covenants, reviews existing rights, investigates land ownership and third-party rights, and advises on planning or highway implications. They also handle disputes or negotiations with neighbouring landowners and utility providers, ensuring access aligns with title deeds and local requirements.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles the complex interplays of title, statutory rights and practical access needs, including drafting and registering easements and wayleaves, negotiating with neighbours and public authorities, reviewing covenants, and addressing any competing rights. They navigate potential disputes through negotiation or litigation, and ensure access arrangements are compatible with planning, building and occupancy requirements, with attention to risk, remedies and remedies available through the courts.
