Retail Property

A dedicated expertise that helps retailers of all sizes and types to make the best decisions about their real estate assets.

As part of our specialist services for the retail sector, SA Law has extensive expertise in the requirements of retail property. We understand the environment you operate in, and the critical need to stay flexible in the face of fast-moving market conditions. Our retail property experts have helped to engineer success for many major brands that have extensive property interests.

We work closely with retailers to understand what they need, and apply the best strategy to achieve it. For example, we help multi-site retailers to expand, contract, reorganise and pop-up to stay ahead of changing consumer tastes, and economic and rental conditions. We also help online retailers to launch a high street presence, and help high street retailers to expand their online distribution operations.

We can support you with full portfolio management, driven by proactive advice that protects and optimises your interests. We can also help you to react swiftly to challenges and changes as they happen. Talk to one of our retail property specialists about how we can optimise the real estate aspects of your operation. 

How we help you

  • Almost all property matters operate under an agreement, and we can ensure these are well-drafted and continue to serve your best interests over the years.
  • We can advise on how to reshape your business in response to key legal reforms, keeping you compliant, and one step ahead of the competition.
  • Our specialist team is part of a full-service commercial law firm that advises on all legal aspects of business life, including employment, finance, mergers, acquisitions, purchases and sales.
  • Our dedicated dispute resolution team has an exceptional track record of winning success for clients when pursuing or defending claims.

It’s good to bear in mind...

  • Whether you rent or own, property is a major business asset. Make sure you use it strategically to minimise your outgoings and maximise your profit. Almost everything is negotiable.
  • Like no other sector, retailers face huge seasonal and year-to-year fluctuations, so health-check your property agreements regularly to maintain maximum flexibility.

Click here to download our Retail Property Brochure. 

Key Experience

OUR TEAM HAS THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE WORKING IN THE PROPERTY RETAIL SECTOR:

  • Advised on the redevelopment of Newton Aycliffe town centre, including obtaining vacant possession of units.
  • Advised on the collapse of a shopping centre roof, including liability issues and compensation claims.
  • Achieved a substantial rent reduction for a retailer during lease renewal negotiations.
  • Secured an emergency possession order for a retailer after squatters arrived during a vacant possession break clause.
Unopposed lease renewals

Lynsey Newman writes for The Retailer on unopposed lease renewals. Click here to read more.

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Views & Insights
Challenges for retailers and commercial landlords

Jacqui Button, Partner, comments on challenges for retailers and commercial landlords in Property Investor News.

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SA Law is highly respected by clients, & offers good commercial sense backed up by in-depth technical knowledge, as well as exceptional service.
Legal 500.
Highly impressive with an immediate grasp of the issues. They always come up with solutions which are pragmatic, sensible & commercial.
Chambers and Partners
SA Law have provided all of our legal services from guidance on our 1st store to the opening of our 3rd and we have been very satisfied with their advice.
Cuthberts Toys
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It costs nothing to make an enquiry and it is entirely confidential. See our privacy notice to find out how we use and protect your data.

If you would like to contact a specific member of the SA Law team, you can view all team profiles here.