Commercial Property is a complex and changing area of the law. When you are involved in commercial property transactions, whether as an owner, occupier, investor or developer, swift and accurate legal advice is essential. At Hay & Kilner, we deliver a quality assured service, focussing on your business needs, and we are committed to securing you the best result. We have one of the leading Commercial Property teams in Newcastle upon Tyne. Our team of specialist solicitors receives praise from independently researched legal guide, The Legal 500: “Hay & Kilner provide a service that ‘has always been second to none‘; the partners have in-depth knowledge and are supported by an excellent team.”
We regularly deal with a wide range of commercial property transactions including:
- Acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold properties including development sites and investment portfolios;
- Advising on landlord and tenant matters including new leases and lease renewals;
- Dealing with secured lending and concluding the security requirements of funders in connection with freehold and leasehold property;
- Options, conditional contracts and pre-emption rights; and
- Acquisitions and dispositions of licensed premises and dealing with ancillary licence applications.
The Commercial Property team works alongside the Company Commercial team to advise on the property aspects of the acquisition and disposition of business interests. In addition, the Commercial Property team supports and assists the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency team, advising on the property matters arising out of corporate insolvency.
What others say about us
This three-partner team is particularly well regarded for lease work. Sources are quick to praise the attentive and cost-effective service: 'You get personal attention, without being charged outrageous fees.' It acts for clients from the development, charity and residential care sectors.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Nicola Tiffen is commended for 'her attention to detail and pragmatic treatment of issues that arise.'
Chambers Guide
Clients repeatedly return to this group for "its thorough, detailed and personable approach. "The real estate team dominates the market for representing care home operators on complex sales and purchases, and recently handled the disposal of two major private nursing homes. It also handles a substantial amount of commercial leasing work for landlords and advises pension funds on sale and leasebacks. Other clients include two major plc banks. The "efficient and diligent" Nicola Tiffen advises developers, builders and other commercial clients on investment acquisitions.
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