Coronavirus and commercial property | News and Views

COVID-19, cashflow and rent payments: the latest for commercial landlords and tenants

With no signs of the pandemic abating, it seems while commercial landlords have a few options at their disposal to deal with arrears, co-operation with tenants makes the most commercial sense.

What next for shopping centre landlords and tenants?

Posted, 02 July 2020 by John Mitchell in Views
Categories: Commercial property | Coronavirus | Coronavirus and commercial property | Insights

With falling high street sales and increased online competition, some retailers were struggling before coronavirus. What happens now?

Licensing in the post-COVID world

Posted, 18 June 2020 by David Scott in Views
Categories: Commercial property | Coronavirus | Coronavirus and commercial property | Insights

It’s not going to be an easy ride for the owners of licensed premises. Partner David Scott looks at what’s next as lockdown eases over the next few weeks.

Visualising the post-lockdown office

Posted, 11 May 2020 by Stephen Morrice in Views
Categories: Commercial property | Coronavirus | Coronavirus and commercial property | Insights

As discussion around the UK turns to a return to work, what will the offices we return to look like?

Coronavirus and commercial leases

Posted, 14 April 2020 by John Mitchell in Views
Categories: Commercial property | Coronavirus | Coronavirus and commercial property | Insights

Emergency legislation has given tenants welcome breathing room when it comes to a landlord being entitled to terminate a lease because of non-payment of rent, but what else can those struggling do?

Rent reliefs, break options and force majeure clauses – how commercial tenants can navigate COVID-19

Posted, 26 March 2020 by Alasdair MacLure in Views
Categories: Commercial contracts | Commercial property | Coronavirus | Coronavirus and commercial property | Insights

Partner Alasdair MacLure offers food for thought on negotiating with your landlord on your current lease, bringing your lease to an end as well as protective measures for the future.