Our corporate occupier team is dedicated to understanding and advancing our clients’ business and commercial objectives, no matter how complex or varied their real estate requirements may be.
We recognise that property decisions are critical to your organisation’s success, and we work alongside you to deliver practical, strategic solutions that support your goals at every stage.
Our experienced lawyers provide comprehensive support throughout the entire property lifecycle. Whether you are acquiring new premises, managing your existing portfolio, undertaking a relocation or refurbishment, or planning your exit strategy, we offer bespoke advice tailored to your unique circumstances. Our team is adept at navigating the legal, regulatory, and commercial challenges that can arise, ensuring your interests are protected and your decisions are well informed.
Our clients value our ability to combine deep sector knowledge with commercial insight, allowing us to deliver solutions that are both legally robust and aligned with your broader business strategy.
A significant proportion of our clients are overseas businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in the UK. With our international expertise and strong network of global offices, we are well placed to guide new entrants through the complexities of the UK property market.
Pragmatic in their approach and keen to simplify matters wherever possible.’
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We provide clear, practical advice to streamline what can be a challenging process, helping you to navigate local regulations, secure the right premises, and establish a strong foundation for your UK operations.
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Expert advice for corporate occupiers acquiring new space or offloading surplus space.
We regularly advise occupiers from all commercial sectors on their occupational requirements, from taking a single floor of a multi-let building to acquiring an interest in an entire building.
Recent experience includes:
- Advised Brooks Macdonald on the grant of a lease of their new c.22,500 sqft London HQ forming part of 40 Leadenhall, a newly constructed 34 storey office development.
- Advised DNB Bank on the lifecycle of their c.24,000 sqft London office at the Walbrook Building, including two renewals and re-gears.
- Advised an American manufacturing and industrial company on a pre-let agreement for lease at 61 Curzon Street, London.
- Advised Charterhouse Development Capital on their move to HQ premises in Victoria, London SW1 comprising 30,000 square feet (including an option to renew and significant landlord capital contribution mechanisms)
For further advice please contact Alexander Chadwick or Stephen Laud.
Clear, practical relocation advice for corporate occupiers.
From serving break notices, to advising on dilapidations claims and surrendering leasehold interests, we regularly assist clients with all aspects of ending their occupation of premises and the subsequent relocation.
Recent experience includes:
- Advised PSD Group on their relocation to new offices in London, including in respect of a dilapidations settlement and early surrender agreement.
- Advised Nintex on the exit of their office premises in London and Weybridge (including dilapidations settlements and underletting redundant space to third party occupiers) and the relocation to alternate premises in London.
- Advising Charterhouse Development Capital on the sub-letting of unused space at their HQ (of 8,000 square feet to L Catterton UK Advisors and 6,000 square feet to KLAR Partners), and in respect of their exit from previous office space at Paternoster Square (including in respect of dilapidations).
For further advice please contact Alexander Chadwick, Sophie Schultz or Stephen Laud.
Helping corporate occupiers with refurbishment and fit-out requirements.
Throughout the occupational life-cycle, our team of experts can help with all elements relating to the development, initial fit-out and refurbishment of your occupational portfolio.
Recent experience includes:
- Advised Brooks Macdonald on the fit-out of their new c.22,500 sqft London HQ forming part of 40 Leadenhall, in respect of appointments, collateral warranties and Landlord consent requirements.
- Advising Rolls-Royce Motor Cats Limited (part of BMW) in respect of the expansion of its manufacturing facility on the Goodwood Estate.
- Advising on the redevelopment/refurbishment of a high value office block in St James's Square, London SW1, including drafting and negotiating all contracts, appointments and warranties for the professional team.
For further advice please contact Alexander Chadwick, Stephen Laud or Graeme Barton.
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"Stephenson Harwood sees right through the complexity and is able to distil it in a way that makes it easy for us to understand."
"The firm are proficient in their knowledge of the real estate market, and are able to break down issues well and in a comprehendible manner."
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