Commercial Property Solicitors
Commercial property solicitors in the East Midlands
There are lots of different options when it comes to expanding your commercial property portfolio. Our commercial property solicitors are on hand to help you with buying, selling or leasing a property.
We can also take care of extending or assigning commercial leases, and acquiring land. Our highly experienced team are here to advise and support you through the process. Whether you are taking your first step into commercial property or have experience within this field.
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We understand how stressful it can be to acquire a new commercial property. That is why we have an expert team of commercial property solicitors that can provide you with advice and assistance. If you are a landlord we will help to acquire the right tenants for your property.
The team of commercial property solicitors at Rothera Bray are able to take care of property transactions across the spectrum. From simple acquisitions to more complex real estate transactions.
We have vast experience in a range of commercial industries. This includes manufacturers, retail, service industries, schools & colleges, housebuilders, property investors and more.
Your business is important to us. This is why our team are renowned for providing an efficient and effective solution to your commercial property requirements.
How can Rothera Bray help your business?
Rothera Bray offers a range of commercial property services in order to help businesses grow. By investing in legal advice you can rest assured that you will not run into any issues further down the line.
Here are the main services that our experienced team of commercial property solicitors provide:
- Commercial Property Leases. We can negotiate the terms of your lease. This ensures you have the right contract in place for your business requirements. Therefore minimising any disruptions further down the line
- Buying and Selling Commercial Property. We act for commercial landlords and tenants, residential and commercial property developers, and property investors.
- Land Acquisition and Plot Sales. We can help with acquisitions, disposals, planning permission, funding and setting up a management company if required.
- Sale and Purchase of Land. Strategic Land Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Development Finance, Plot sales and Collaboration agreements
- Commercial Property Disputes. We can help with possession proceedings, rent increases, or breach of tenant covenants. We can also assist in serving notices, recovery of possession, rent arrears and much more. We are adept in a wide range of property dispute matters
- Bridging Loans. If you require short term finance within a short timescale
Why use Rothera Bray as solicitors for commercial property?
Our outstanding reputation within the commercial property sector speaks for itself. We have a dedicated, hardworking team of commercial property solicitors who are highly experienced within the field. You will have a dedicated solicitor allocated to your property transaction. This means they will be there for you throughout the entire process.
Another thing that sets us apart from the competition is our transparency when it comes to our fees. This means you will know exactly how much you will need to budget for our specialist services. As a result, you can organise your finances ready for the commercial lease, purchase or lease.
Developing long-term relationships with both our clients and professionals within the commercial property sector is important to us at Rothera Bray. Working with commercial landlords, developers, business tenants and housing funders nationally we can connect you with the very best, trusted professionals. Allowing us to provide a holistic solution for your commercial property needs.
We are an award-winning firm, and one of the best rated commercial property solicitors in the Midlands. Read through our Google reviews if you are interested in seeing for yourself!
Recent commercial property transactions by Rothera Bray
- Acted on the lease extensions for 23 apartments in London
- Completed option agreements on land in excess of £1 million
- Completed sale of mixed-use commercial premises on the ground floor and HMO above in Nottingham City Centre
- Completed bridging finance in excess of £4m incorporating debentures, option agreements and secured charge
- Acquisition of land for development, including site set up and drafting contracts. Finally, we assisted with the transfer documentation for the plot sales for 6 sections of land
- Negotiating and drafting leases of flats with incorporation of the management company and transferring freehold of the management company
- Acted on pension investment acquisitions
- Acted on the sale of a 12 bed HMO property
- Acted on the purchase of a £1.5 million 9 bed HMO transaction
- Negotiating and completing contract for sale conditional upon planning permission
- Completed Lease Renewals, and negotiated new leases and Licence for Alterations. This was for a planned expansion of popular Greek Restaurant in Nottingham City Centre.
- Acted on reversionary leases of 2 well known Indian Restaurants in Nottingham City Centre
- Acting on behalf of clients for the sale of a large-scale active commercial site for in excess of £5 million. This was for a re-development to create over 300 residential units as City Centre accommodation in Nottingham.
- Acted on the purchase (with commercial financing/bridging) and future leasing of farmland in Staffordshire. This involved the re-development of the land to build a Farm Shop/Café and a number of other retail units. As a result, forming a small shopping village.
- Acted on the purchase and future leasing of a heritage Grade II listed building in central Nottingham. This was turned into a well-known Cantonese restaurant chain. This required full refurbishment works and approval from Local Council in accordance with planning restrictions and conservation constraints.
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Commercial Property Team

Catherine Angrave
Partner & Head of Commercial Property
Catherine deals with all types of commercial property work and has acquired substantial experience in acting for residential property developer clients in the acquisition and disposal of development land. She’s based at our Leicester office.

Antony Fyson
Partner
Antony Fyson is a Partner at Rothera Bray Solicitors. He works from our Lace Market office and offers clients a wealth of expertise in commercial property, property development and conveyancing matters.

Phillip Heseltine
Partner
Phillip has specialised in Commercial Property Law since 1997. He deals with sale and purchases of investment property and investment portfolios, but also the sale and acquisition of development land.

Russell Thompson
Partner & Head of Licensing
Russell Thompson is a Partner in the Commercial Property department at Rothera Bray Solicitors and is based at our Lace Market office.

David Tomlinson
Partner, Commercial Property
David is a Partner at Rothera Bray Solicitors. He works from our Derby office and offers clients a wealth of expertise in commercial and commercial property matters.

Marneya Chauhan
Senior Associate Solicitor
Marneya is a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Commercial Property department based at our Leicester office. He acts for commercial property lenders, property investors and landowners. He’s based at our Leicester city centre office.

Amy Moore
Senior Associate Solicitor
Amy is part of our busy Commercial Property team at our Leicester city centre office. She specialises in commercial leases, renewal leases, and acts on behalf of pension schemes in relation to purchases, sales and lease aspects.

James Gray
Associate Solicitor
James is based at our Spa Place, Leicester office within the Commercial Property team. James’ specialisms include advising on all areas of freehold and leasehold commercial, agricultural and (aspects of) residential property.

Amie Hardy
Solicitor
Amie Hardy is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Sabita Kandel
Trainee Solicitor
Sabita Kandel is a Trainee Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property team and is based at our Leicester office.

Alison Gill
Paralegal
Alison is a Paralegal in our Commercial Property department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Katie Sampson
Paralegal
Katie Sampson is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property department and is based at our Lace Market, Nottingham office.

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