Commercial lease law is complex, and failing to adhere to it precisely can have significant financial consequences for both landlords and tenants. Therefore, thorough due diligence should be conducted before signing any lease agreement to avoid legal pitfalls.

Our specialized advisors have extensive experience in all aspects of commercial lease law and can provide expert advice to both landlords and tenants, whether they are public, private, or international entities.

Combining our experience and legal expertise allows us to navigate the complexities of commercial lease law and secure the most advantageous business and legal leasing terms for our clients in any given situation.

We advise both landlords and tenants on:

• All types of commercial lease agreements, including headquarters contracts and specifications for the layout of the leased premises
• Sale and leaseback transactions
• Due diligence
• Lease and management agreements, including those for hotels and restaurants
• All matters related to shopping center leases
• Lease agreements in connection with project development cases
• Assignment of (retail) leases
• Subleasing
• Franchise agreements
• Acquisition and operation of rental properties
• Planning and other public law issues related to the use of the leased premises
• Renovations of properties/leases and related requirements
• Rent adjustments, including agreed adjustments, market rent adjustments, tax and fee adjustments, and improvement increases
• Consumption and operating accounts
• Termination cases
• Business protection with claims for compensation and goodwill compensation upon landlord termination
• Deficiency cases upon taking possession of the lease, during the lease term, and upon termination
• Move-out inspections
• Dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation
• Registration and deregistration of lease contracts
• Residential lease law
• Mandatory offer requirements under lease law