Commercial Property Solicitors in Sheffield, Yorkshire and Beyond

Here at Wake Smith, we provide clear, practical legal advice on all aspects of commercial property. Our commercial property solicitors act for businesses, investors, developers, landlords and tenants, supporting them through every stage of their property matters.

Whether our clients are acquiring new premises, negotiating a lease, managing a property portfolio or disposing of a commercial asset, we take a proactive and commercially focused approach. Our aim is always the same: to protect our clients’ interests, minimise risk and help transactions progress smoothly.

As an established commercial property law firm, we have built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, straightforward legal advice, tailored to the needs of each client.

Our Commercial Property Legal Services

From our base in Sheffield, we provide commercial property legal services to clients locally and nationally. Our team works closely with each client to understand their objectives and deliver clear, practical advice tailored to their commercial needs.

Our services include:

• Buying and selling commercial property

• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases

• Lease renewals and extensions

• Assignments, sublettings and surrenders

• Landlord and tenant matters

• Property refinancing and secured lending

• Development projects

• Portfolio management

• Commercial property disputes

We regularly work alongside surveyors, agents, lenders and other professional advisers to ensure that each transaction is handled efficiently and with minimal disruption.

Sheffield Commercial Property Legal Advice

Commercial property transactions often involve significant financial commitments and long-term obligations. That is why we place a strong emphasis on providing clear and practical commercial property legal advice in Sheffield and beyond.

We take the time to explain complex legal issues in plain English, so our clients fully understand their position before making any decisions. Our advice covers matters such as:

• Title and ownership issues

• Rights of way and access

• Repair and maintenance obligations

• Service charges

• Rent reviews

• Break clauses

• Assignment and underletting provisions

By identifying potential issues at an early stage, we help our clients avoid unnecessary delays, disputes and costs.

Commercial Lease Solicitors Sheffield

Commercial leases form the foundation of many business operations. Whether acting for landlords or tenants, our commercial lease solicitors provide clear, practical advice to ensure that lease terms properly reflect our clients’ commercial objectives.

We advise on all aspects of commercial leasing, including:

• New commercial leases

• Lease renewals

• Lease extensions

• Variations to leases

• Assignments and sublettings

• Surrenders

• Break clauses

• Rent review provisions

As experts in commercial leases, we understand that the detail of a lease can have long-term consequences. Our role is to ensure that our clients fully understand their obligations and rights before entering into any agreement.

We take a proactive approach to lease negotiations, helping clients to secure terms that are fair, workable and aligned with their business needs.

Sheffield Commercial Lease Legal Advice

We regularly provide commercial lease legal advice to businesses of all sizes, from start-ups taking their first premises to established organisations managing complex portfolios.

Our advice focuses on ensuring that our clients:

• Understand the length and flexibility of their lease

• Are clear on repairing and maintenance obligations

• Are protected against unexpected costs

• Have appropriate break options

• Can assign or sublet where required

• Are not exposed to unnecessary risk

By addressing these issues early, we help our clients avoid disputes and unexpected liabilities later.

Landlord and Tenant Legal Advice in Sheffield

We act for both landlords and tenants, offering balanced and commercially focused landlord and tenant legal advice.

Our team regularly advises on:

• Lease negotiations

• Rent reviews

• Lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

• Dilapidations claims

• Service charge disputes

• Breach of covenant issues

• Forfeiture and possession matters

We recognise that landlord and tenant relationships can be sensitive. Our approach is always pragmatic, aiming to resolve issues efficiently while protecting our clients’ long-term interests.

Whether our client is a property owner seeking to protect an investment or a tenant looking for flexibility and certainty, our landlord and tenant solicitors provide clear and dependable support.

Commercial Property Purchase Solicitors

Purchasing a commercial property is a significant investment, and it is important to have the right legal advice from the outset. As commercial property solicitors, we guide our clients through each stage of the acquisition process, ensuring that potential risks are identified and addressed early.

We provide legal advice on all commercial property matters, including:

• Investigating title and ownership

• Carrying out searches and raising enquiries

• Rights of access and easements

• Financing and lender requirements

• Conditions attached to contracts

• Completion and post-completion formalities

Our aim is to ensure that our clients can proceed with confidence, knowing that their interests are fully protected.

Commercial Property Sale Solicitors

Selling a commercial property can involve complex legal and practical considerations, particularly where tenants, development potential or funding arrangements are involved.

As experienced commercial property solicitors in Sheffield, we provide clear commercial legal advice our clients can rely on. Our role is to manage the legal process efficiently while protecting our clients’ position throughout the transaction.

We assist with:

• Preparing and negotiating sale contracts

• Responding to enquiries

• Resolving title issues

• Advising on conditional agreements

• Liaising with agents, solicitors, surveyors, accountants and lenders as appropriate

• Managing exchange and completion

We take a proactive approach to each sale, aiming to avoid delays and ensure a smooth transaction.

Commercial Property - Legal Advice for Investors and Developers

We regularly advise investors and developers on the legal aspects of commercial property projects, from site acquisition through to disposal.

Our team supports clients with:

• Option agreements

• Conditional contracts

• Overages and clawback provisions

• Site assembly

• Infrastructure agreements

• Funding and security arrangements

By providing clear commercial property legal advice at every stage, we help our clients manage risk and maximise the value of their investments.

Legal Advice for All Types of Commercial Property

We advise on a wide range of commercial property types both locally and nationally. Our experience across different sectors allows us to tailor our advice to the specific legal and commercial challenges associated with each type of property.

Office Premises

We advise on the acquisition, disposal and leasing of office space, from serviced offices to large multi-occupancy buildings. Our team helps clients negotiate lease terms and understand their service charge and repairing obligations.

Retail Units

Our commercial property solicitors in Sheffield regularly act on transactions involving high street shops, shopping centre units and mixed-use retail developments. We advise on turnover rents, permitted use clauses, fit-out obligations and terms of the lease.

Warehouses and Industrial Units

We act for clients acquiring and leasing warehouses, manufacturing premises and industrial estates.

Bars, Pubs and Restaurants

Hospitality premises can present unique legal challenges, particularly around licensing, permitted use and fit-out works. We provide clear legal advice to help clients secure premises that support their business plans.

Mixed-Use and Development Property

For developers and investors, we advise on site acquisitions, development agreements and disposals. Our team works closely with other professional advisers to ensure that projects progress efficiently and with minimal legal risk.

Regardless of the type of property involved, we focus on providing clear commercial property advice that reflects our clients’ objectives and the realities of their sector.

Why Wake Smith?

Here at Wake Smith, we are known for providing clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice. Our commercial property solicitors act for a broad range of clients, including developers, investors, property owners, occupiers and lenders, supporting both local and national portfolios.

Our commercial property team continue to be recommended by the Legal 500, being praised for our 'broad knowledge of corporate occupation arrangements and property and agricultural land acquisitions.' 

In its 2026 edition, The Legal 500 highlighted:

“Wake Smith Solicitors Limited handle all aspects of commercial property work for a diverse client base with both local and national portfolios. Their expertise includes residential development schemes, investment and management of mixed-use projects, as well as high-profile disposals and acquisitions. The ‘attentive’ Neil Salter leads the Sheffield-based team, representing developers, property owners, occupiers, and major high-street banks in funding matters.”

“A thoroughly professional team who always respond swiftly and present you with all the information to help you make the correct decisions, legally. Extremely efficient company all round who can be relied upon in any situation. Hardworking, polite, top grade solicitors.”

“Eleanor Storey and Laura Saul are absolutely top class solicitors. They are both so trustworthy, efficient and knowledgeable in their field that it makes a very stressful transaction much less so. They can be completely relied upon to do their job and keep me informed at all times.”

In its 2025 edition, The Legal 500 further recognised the strength of our team and our client service:

“Broad range of skills and quick and responsive personal service.”

“Neil Salter, capable and thorough – good at explaining concepts and always retaining the customer’s best interests.”

Speak to Our Commercial Property Solicitors in Sheffield

Here at Wake Smith, we provide clear, practical legal advice on all aspects of commercial property. Whether you require assistance with a lease, are buying or selling a commercial property, or need ongoing legal support for a property portfolio, our team is here to help.

To make an online enquiry you can contact us here. Or to speak to our team, call 0114 266 6660.