How Can Our Commercial Property Solicitors Help?
When you’re looking for business premises, one of the first decisions may be whether to buy or lease. There’s plenty to consider with either option, and you may come across issues you hadn’t thought about before. Our commercial property solicitors will get to know your business, talk you through the pros and cons, and help you make the right decision for your plans.
Our commercial property conveyancing services include:
- The sale and purchase of commercial property
- Commercial leases
- Refinancing
- Overage agreements
- Acquisition and funding larger business premises
- Dilapidation claims
- The development and disposal of plots for property developers, including site assembly and conditional contracts subject to planning
- The disposal of your business and its property
- Landlord and tenant issues
- Contested leases (through our commercial dispute resolution team)
- Notary services
With offices in Chesterfield, Dronfield, Sheffield and Mansfield, we support businesses across Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, and Nottinghamshire, as well as throughout England and Wales. For more information or to arrange an appointment, call us in confidence on 0330 947 5590.
Commercial property legal support for your business
Buying, selling, and refinancing commercial property
If you’re aiming to buy your first premises, move to a larger site, sell a property, or refinance an existing one, our expert commercial property conveyancing team can handle the legal work from start to finish, with trusted support for commercial properties in England and Wales.
We work with businesses, investors, and property owners on all kinds of commercial premises. We also know that a property decision rarely sits in isolation. That’s why we’ll take the time to understand what you’re trying to achieve and make sure our advice supports your wider business plans too.
Learn more about Commercial Property Sales and Purchases
Commercial leases, and landlord and tenant matters
Commercial leases can be complex, and the terms you agree to can have a real impact on your business further down the line. At Banner Jones, we offer commercial property lease advice on new leases, renewals, and other landlord and tenant matters, so you know exactly what you’re signing up to.
Our team will provide clear commercial lease legal advice on the terms being proposed and go through what they mean in practical terms. If a disagreement develops over a lease, including contested leases or dilapidation claims, we can also bring in our commercial dispute resolution team to make sure you have the right support in place.
Learn more about Commercial Leases
Commercial property development
Property development can involve many moving parts, with different legal and commercial considerations at each stage. Our specialist legal team has experience advising on acquisitions, development sites, funding arrangements, and disposals. Working closely with property developers, investors, and landowners.
We recognise that development projects can evolve as they progress. The Banner Jones commercial property development team can help you deal with these changes, coordinate the legal work across the transaction, and make sure the property side of the project stays aligned with your broader commercial objectives.
Why Choose Banner Jones?
1. Experienced commercial property solicitors
We partner with business owners, landlords, tenants, investors, and property developers on a wide range of transactions. We have a wealth of experience across many areas of commercial property law and will take the time to understand your situation and what you’re hoping to achieve.
2. Advice tailored to your business
There can be lots to consider when buying, leasing, selling, or developing commercial property, including things you may not have come across before. We’ll get to know your plans, explain your options clearly, and help you make informed decisions without unnecessary legal jargon.
3. A high-quality, personalised service
A responsive legal team can make commercial property law much easier to navigate. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality, personalised service, keeping you updated. Working with the other parties involved, we keep your transaction moving as smoothly as possible.
4. Support beyond the property transaction
Sometimes a commercial property matter crosses into another area of law. Whether it’s a contested lease, a wider business transaction, or notary services, we can bring in experienced colleagues from across Banner Jones, so you have the right legal support when you need it.
5. Recognised legal expertise, close to home
Banner Jones is a Legal 500 Recommended Firm, with commercial property teams supporting clients across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and across England and Wales. If you’re looking for commercial property solicitors in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Dronfield or Mansfield, we’re here to help.
Please call Banner Jones on 0344 649 6349 today or visit our commercial development solicitors in Sheffield, Dronfield, Chesterfield and Mansfield. We are here to support you every step of the way.
Commercial Property Success Story
Vida Del Padel: Supporting a Rapidly Growing Padel Brand's UK Expansion
Background
Vida Del Padel is one of the UK's fastest-growing padel operators. Founded by lifelong friends Ross, Cory and Jan, the business launched its first venue in Lincoln in 2024 and has since expanded to six clubs nationwide, with ambitious plans to grow to 20 locations across the UK.
As part of its expansion strategy, Vida Del Padel required legal support to secure and develop new commercial premises for its clubs. Banner Jones was instructed to advise on commercial property matters relating to the company's Lincoln and Chichester sites.
Approach
The development of specialist sports and leisure facilities involves a range of commercial property considerations, often requiring careful coordination between landlords, tenants and other stakeholders.
For Vida Del Padel, the projects involved negotiating commercial lease arrangements and addressing planning and property-related matters necessary to facilitate the development and operation of the clubs.
With the business expanding at pace and working towards an ambitious nationwide growth strategy, it was important that legal advice was delivered efficiently and commercially, helping to keep projects progressing while protecting the company's interests.
How We Helped / Legal Support Provided
Banner Jones' Business Legal Services team provided comprehensive commercial property support for the Lincoln and Chichester developments.
Our team:
- Advised on commercial lease agreements.
- Negotiated and reviewed associated property documentation.
- Provided guidance on planning and property-related considerations.
- Worked closely with the client and other parties involved in the transactions.
- Supported the progression of the developments from initial property acquisition through to completion.
By taking a proactive and collaborative approach, we helped ensure the legal aspects of the projects were managed effectively, enabling the client to focus on growing its business and preparing each venue for opening.
Outcome
Banner Jones successfully supported Vida Del Padel on the property transactions relating to its Lincoln and Chichester clubs, helping bring two key venues to life as part of the company's wider expansion journey.
The company continues to grow rapidly and now operates six clubs across the UK, with plans for further locations nationwide, including a future venue in Chesterfield. Banner Jones is currently advising other padel businesses in relation to sites across the UK.
Client Testimonial
"Our goal has always been to create clubs that bring people together and make padel accessible to as many people as possible. As we've expanded, having trusted advisers to support individual projects has been invaluable, and Banner Jones provided important legal support on our Lincoln and Chichester sites.
We're excited about the future and look forward to bringing Vida Del Padel to even more communities in the years ahead."
Ross, Cory and Jan, Founders, Vida Del Padel
Why use Banner Jones Solicitors’ Commercial Property team
With one of the largest and most experienced commercial property teams in the region and as a Legal 500 Recommended Firm, our teams works to a very high standard and have a wealth of experience across many areas.
Whether you're acquiring, leasing or developing commercial premises, having experienced legal advisers on your side can help keep transactions on track and protect your business interests.
Banner Jones' Commercial Property teams in Sheffield, Chesterfield and Mansfield can support your next property transaction or business expansion project.
Do I need a solicitor to lease a commercial property?
You’re not legally required to use a solicitor to enter into a commercial lease, but it’s strongly recommended. Commercial leases can include important financial and legal obligations, and our commercial property lease advice can help you understand exactly what you’re agreeing to before you commit.
What does a commercial property solicitor do?
A commercial property solicitor handles the legal side of buying, selling, leasing, refinancing, and developing business property. We can review contracts and leases, carry out the necessary legal checks, deal with the other parties involved, and make sure you’re familiar with anything that could affect your business.
Do you need a solicitor to buy commercial property?
There’s no general legal requirement to instruct a solicitor when buying commercial property, but there can be a lot to manage before you complete. Our commercial property solicitors can carry out the legal checks, clarify any risks, and guide you through the purchase from start to finish. This often includes stamp duty land tax submission and registration with the Land Registry.
How much do solicitors charge to buy a commercial property?
The cost of commercial property conveyancing will depend on the value and complexity of the transaction and the amount of legal work involved. We’ll explain our fees and any additional costs as clearly as possible at the outset.
How long does commercial property conveyancing take?
There’s no set timescale because every transaction is different. Searches, funding, negotiations, and the complexity of the property can all affect how long things take. We’ll keep you updated throughout and do everything we can to keep your transaction moving.
What should I check before signing a commercial lease?
Before signing, you should check the rent, lease length, repair obligations, service charges, permitted use, break clauses, and what happens when the lease ends. Our commercial lease legal advice can go through the terms and point out anything that could have an impact on your business.
Should I buy or lease commercial premises?
There isn’t one right answer for every business. Buying can give you ownership of an asset, while leasing may offer greater flexibility and require less money upfront. We can talk you through the legal implications of both options alongside your wider commercial plans. Financial advisors, accountants and brokers can assist further.