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Commercial real estate

The London and UK property market has seen dynamic changes, activity and competition over the past 40 years. As a result, the challenges facing our clients and their lawyers have proliferated. Since our inception in 1981, we have looked after our clients’ diverse property needs.

Our commercial real estate team has the knowledge and experience to deal with all commercial real estate transactions. It is surprising how often a routine transaction throws up a tricky and unforeseen issue. It is essential that you have the right property lawyer on hand to deal with the labyrinth of regulations, laws and taxes, which seem to become ever more complex.

We advise upon secured lending acting for both lenders (private and institutional) and borrowers.

We recognise that a well-documented and drafted transaction will likely deliver on our clients’ expectations. But, equally, where there is a need for litigation expertise, our property litigation team are well able to find solutions.

We provide businesses and individuals with a personal and genuine alternative to the traditional City law firm.

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Articles

Assigning or Subletting a Commercial Lease: What Tenants Need to Know – March 2026
Dilapidations explained: What commercial tenants and landlords need to know – February 2026
Mind the energy gap: Commercial landlords face a closing window on EPC compliance – November 2025
Upward-only rent reviews to be banned in new commercial leases – August 2025
RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) appoints Brinda Granthrai as Partner and Head of Commercial Real Estate – May 2025
RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) act in major share sale – July 2024
Death of a shareholder – September 2023
Overseas companies with UK property update – January 2023
A Guide to the Economic Crime Act 2022 – January 2023
SDLT changes ahead for multiple and mixed-use purchases – July 2022
Drones – keep them out of my airspace – January 2022
Security camera neighbour comes unstuck – December 2021
Fulfilling your lease formalities – January 2015
Do your property contracts protect you? – February 2014

At a glance
  • Acting for leading London property developers in prestigious developments across London.
  • Acquisition of a £100m central London portfolio of investment properties.
  • Acquisition and financing of a £40m UK-wide investment portfolio of industrial, commercial and office properties.
  • Acquisition of central London headquarters of an international US law firm (AM Law 200) with an annual rent in excess of £1m.
  • Acquisition of a portfolio of commercial properties for a Chinese investment vehicle.
Estate agents and brokers

RIAA Barker Gillette appreciates the importance of positive relationships with all third parties on each transaction. Therefore, we work with agents and brokers to ensure a transaction runs smoothly and act as a sounding board to decode any jargon.

We know how vital it is to keep the lines of communication open and keep our client’s objectives in mind. Our proactive approach ensures that transactions reach completion with transparency and efficiency.

Practice areas
  • Acquisitions
  • Assignments
  • Disposals
  • Secured lending
  • Licences
  • Licensed premises
  • Portfolio management
  • Security
  • Terminations
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What they say...

  • W Sandover, April 2026
    Boundary Wall dispute “Although (for complex, not relevant) reasons, this matter never reached the point of either negotiations or a court case, Barker Gillette staff provided us with excellent support. I would certainly go back to them in the

  • Client, April 2026
    Excellent suppy “Karen Cole supported me through a difficult time with warmth and professionalism. She made the entire process as smooth as possible, responding quickly to communication and giving clear advice. I would highly recommend Karen to

  • Client, April 2026
    So helpful! “Pippa Marshall listened and offered supportive, practical advice. She was very friendly, easy to talk to and did not pressure me to make any costly decisions during my free 30-minute consultation. I would definitely recommend Pippa

  • Nika Franke-Matthecka, April 2026
    “We had an excellent experience working with Michael Davies and his team on the sale of our property. They were efficient, knowledgeable, and highly diligent throughout the entire process. Communication was always prompt and clear, which made w

  • Paul Woodman, March 2026
    Will writing “Excellent service from start to finish. Efficient and good value. Charlotte was very professional, knowledgeable and understanding.”

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