We know from experience that timing in retail is everything. Whether new deals or refits, we work hard to ensure stores are handed over to fit-out contractors and then opened on time.

Preparation and forward planning is the key.

Therefore, we assist clients and your agents at draft heads of terms stage to pre-empt the sort of problems that can arise once negotiation of contracts begin.

We visit each and every unit at an early stage to better understand the unique characteristics of each high street site, shopping centre or retail development.

At an early stage we determine any planning and title issues and address these with the relevant parties.

We ask all of the important questions at an early stage to ensure there are no delays, and we drive deals forward to completion. Thereafter we are with you throughout the entire length of the lease to advise, interpret and to help ease communication between landlord and tenant

What we do

We advise on all aspects of the property requirements of retail operators, including:

Agreements for lease
Leases
Turnover rent arrangements
User and planning issues
Licences for works
Guarantees
Dilapidations issues

Who we work with

Our team is are currently active for major operators such as:

Greggs plc
Rox
Kiko Milano
Tiso
Indigo Sun
Sovereign Grooming

Speak to us about your retail business

Our people

Lawyers who get the job done

Our commercial real estate development lawyers simply get it, get you and get the job done.

Our People

Partner

Paul Jennings

Partner

David Orr

Partner

Gemma Perfect

Senior Solicitor

Lindsey McDiarmid

Why choose us?

Our client promise

At Aberdein Considine Legal, we have a simple three-point promise to all of our clients.

Our Approach

A personal and partner-led service
Fees which are always fair and transparent
A flexible approach to suit your needs

Testimonials

What our clients say...

“As you know the reason I champion your cause is purely because you guys work hard to get the deals done and liaise throughout. Makes our lives a lot simpler as a result”

Greggs PLC
"When it came to securing new premises in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Paul Jennings and Sarah Jack in the Commercial Real Estate team simply got the job done with no fuss."

Kyle Ross, Managing Director, Sovereign Grooming
“We have really enjoyed your approach. Look forward to the next time!”

Tiso

THE LEGAL GUIDES

What the experts say...

Our Commercial Real Estate team is ranked among the best in the UK by two of the world's most respected legal guides.

The Legal 500

Chambers & Partners

We are authorised and regulated by both the Law Society of Scotland and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (registration number 628245). We are also accredited Investors in People, the winners of multiple awards and registered holders of several ISO international standards.