Commercial Property Law

Commercial Property Solicitors

Practical, commercially focused advice for investors, developers and businesses.

At CJCH, our Commercial Property team, led by Mathew Clapham, advise on all aspects of commercial property transactions — from acquisition and funding through to development, leasing and disposal.

Comprising of a team of experienced lawyers, we work with investors, developers, lenders and occupiers across England and Wales, delivering clear, commercially driven advice on transactions of all sizes and complexity.

What we do

We provide a full-service commercial property offering, including:

Acquisitions & Disposals

• Freehold and leasehold purchases and sales
• Portfolio acquisitions and disposals
• Auction transactions
• Corporate support on property elements of share/asset deals

Landlord & Tenant

• Lease negotiations (acting for landlords and tenants)
• Agreements for lease
• Lease renewals and regears
• Break options, assignments and sub-lettings

Development

• Site acquisition and assembly
• Option agreements and promotion agreements
• Overage arrangements
• Conditional contracts
• Infrastructure and planning-related agreements

Property Finance

• Acting for borrowers and lenders
• Refinancing and portfolio funding
• Security documentation and due diligence
• Bridging and development finance

Asset Management

• Ongoing portfolio management
• Licences for alterations
• Easements and rights of way

Who we act for

We regularly advise:

• Property investors and portfolio landlords
• Developers and landowners
• SMEs and national businesses
• Commercial occupiers
• Lenders and financial institutions
• Public sector bodies

How we work

We approach every transaction as a commercial project, not just a legal process.

That means:

• Early-stage input on structure, risk and timing.
• Clear advice on costs, timescales and deal strategy.
• Proactive management of all parties.
• A focus on getting deals done.

We understand that in commercial property, speed and certainty are just as important as legal precision.

Why CJCH?

• Commercially astute advice grounded in real-world transactions.
• Experience across investment, development and finance.
• A responsive personal one to one service.
• Strong track record acting on complex and high-value matters.
• Seamless collaboration with our corporate team.

Recent experience

Our team has experience in:

• Acting on the refinance of multi-property commercial property portfolios.
• Advising on the letting of a large well known Grade A office development.
• Supporting lenders on secured property finance transactions.
• Assisting landowners with development agreements and overage structures

Speak to our Commercial Property team

Whether you are acquiring, funding, developing or disposing of property, we can help you move forward with confidence. Click here to get in contact with us today.

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