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Our long history in supporting clients in real estate means we are well-placed to partner with you on a range of tenant and occupier issues.
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We work with our clients across London and the UK spanning a multitude of sectors.

You can rely on Boodle Hatfield to guide and support you:

  • From first time acquisition through to larger scale expansion
  • Throughout the entire process, from agreeing heads of terms through to moving in
  • With negotiations on timescales, budgets and requirements
  • In giving advice on lease renewals, rent reviews, assignments, alterations, contractual disputes and considerations with higher-risk residential buildings protected by the Building Safety Act
  • On exit strategies and ending leases

 

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