89 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (40)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (16)Commercial mortgages (10)
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This work covers the rental and use of retail premises, and the legal framework that governs shop leases, leases of commercial premises, and related property rights. A solicitor in this area drafts, negotiates and revises shop leases, reviews rent and service charge provisions, handles assignments or lease exits, and advises on covenants, repairs, options, break clauses and eviction or termination issues. Practical issues include landlord consent, tenant improvements, and compliance with property and planning rules.
89 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (40)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (16)Commercial mortgages (10)
136 Shops reviews 1 review this year
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (64)Commercial Leases (24)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (23)
257 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (96)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (40)Commercial mortgages (15)
Leads the Shops team
Sarah Jarrett
Partner - Head of Commercial, Agriculture & New Build Conveyancing
Works with Eve Bright
“Poole Alcock solicitors were acting for me in the sale of a shop All questions raised by the purchasers’ solicitors were dealt with speedily and towards the end of the transaction they pressed continually to conclude the sale as quickly as possible ”
110 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Commercial Leases (27)Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (24)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (7)
59 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (28)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (12)Commercial Leases (9)
Leads the Shops team
Stuart Allen
Senior Partner



Works with Alexander Cheele and 4 more
“Did a commerical auction property for me. Had conveyancers in past who don’t answer calls or never reply but Alice always answered calls and phoned back promptly . I’ve never actually worked with a team this good!”
56 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (23)Commercial Leases (16)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (12)
Leads the Shops team
Giles Bevan-Thomas
Senior Partner



Works with Tom Bessant and 4 more
“We didn’t know too much about Sam when we engaged him for conveyancing but our buyer wanted a very quick sale. Sam kept us updated with progress reports and was “on it” every step of the way. So both our buyer and us were truly impressed with his service ( I have already recommended him to two friends) ”
17 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (8)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (3)
Your solicitor
Marc Natal Del Llano
Partner
“I can’t speak highly enough of Lee Hooper and his assistant Tracy Their service was first class in all aspects of the convincing, both of the sale of our property and the purchase of a new property. My wife and I have used Aldridge & Brownlee for our legal affairs since the early 70s up until now ,and they have never let us down Many Thanks Gordon and Christine Lawson”
23 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (14)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (4)
33 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (20)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (11)
Leads the Shops team
Derek Austin
Partner- Head of Commercial Property



Works with Paul Sams and 4 more
“All I wish to say is that Kirsty Peto was outstanding from selling my Apartment in Hamble to purchasing this one in Bishopstoke Park She was wonderful from the beginning to the end Every problem I had was dealt with speedily and in the correct manner 10/10 Kirsty”
23 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (8)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (4)
29 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (20)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (9)Commercial Leases (4)
15 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (5)
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2 Shops reviews
18 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (10)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (5)
7 Shops reviews
5 Shops reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (3)
Your solicitor
John Rockliff Smart
“I used John Smart at Richard Griffiths for the probate and sorting out of my Aunt’s Will. He was professional and helped us to sort out a tricky situation. I found him professional but not distant, easy to communicate with and available when I needed questions answered. I also used Georgianna and team for the conveyancing of the property I was selling. They were efficient and kept everything moving along nicely. Again it was always possible to get hold of someone to answer questions and report on progress. I highly recommend the firm. Everyone has been a pleasure to deal with.”
3 Shops reviews
1 Shops review
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