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Landlord & Tenant

Whether you are a landlord or tenant, complex issues can arise daily. Having a good relationship, where both parties are happy and fulfilling their legal opportunities is the key to success. Our highly recommended specialists can help with all of these issues, to ensure the safety of the premises and fair treatment of tenants, ensuring your documentation and contracts offer the watertight protection they need to.

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How our Landlord and Tenant team can help
In-House Counsel
How we work with you

How our Landlord and Tenant team can help

Negotiating lease agreements
Assigning a lease
Transferring a lease
Subletting
Renewals
Change of use
Service charges and rents
Stamp duty advice
Management of landlord and tenant disputes and disagreements

In-House Counsel

Our team of experienced lawyers is well-equipped to support you in various ways. Whether you require advice on a specific issue, additional resources due to capacity constraints, or a second opinion, we are here to help. Explore our legal counsel page for more information and details on our schedule of seminars, specifically designed for in-house counsel.

How we work with you

Whilst based in the South of England, Paris Smith acts for businesses and families throughout the UK. Technology has enabled us to provide a high level of service to our clients whether they are local to our offices or not. Our advice can be given in many ways:

Over the telephone
Via video conferencing
In face to face meetings

We will talk through how you would like to be contacted and the best ways for us to meet in our early conversations with you.

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How our Landlord and Tenant team can help
In-House Counsel
How we work with you

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Introducing your key contacts

Lisa Busby

Partner – Commercial Property

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Lisa Busby

Partner – Commercial Property

TEL: 023 8048 2172

MOB: 07760 223476

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Edward Watson

Partner – Commercial Property

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Edward Watson

Partner – Commercial Property

TEL: 023 8048 2243

MOB: 07764 218868

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Claire Long

Partner – Commercial Property

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Claire Long

Partner – Commercial Property

TEL: 023 8048 2260

MOB: 07393 148985

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How we’ve helped our clients

“Sources say ‘The team at Paris Smith are highly experienced and knowledgeable in their field. They will always go the extra mile to ensure they provide a great service’; ‘They are quick to respond when contacted. They have excellent knowledge of the business sector. They are very keen to see the best outcome for clients’; ‘The team stands out due to its expertise, knowledge and experience’; and ‘They are a highly regarded multi-faceted law firm with expert people that provide an exceptional service’.”

Legal 500 2025 Edition – Client Testimonials

“I approached Paris Smith to provide legal support for the acquisition of a substantial commercial property which involved some very complex bespoke terms, dealing with a large corporate company in the UK. I have known of Paris Smith for some time via business connections and networks, where they always come very highly recommended. Alex supported in 16 months of solicitor negotiations, including keeping things pushing forward across a national lockdown thanks to COVID-19, offering quick and personal updates on progress of the acquisition and a demonstrated a high level of detail when reviewing a large amount of documentation. I often recommend Paris Smith to fellow business connections and we will certainly be using Alex and the Paris Smith team again in due course. ”

Steven Northam – The IncuHive Group

“One referee says “The team has a very strong technical ability and is good at finding compromises in some complex issues;” whilst another adds “Exceptional legal advice delivered at a sensible price. They are commercial lawyers and are willing to listen.””

Chambers Legal Directory 2024

“Referees say “The property and planning department at Paris Smith proved to be the perfect place to go for expert advice. They adopt a very collegiate and professional approach, are well respected in the industry, communicate very well, build constructive relationships between the contracting parties’ legal teams (which is so important) and are also really nice and decent to deal with”; “They have all the expertise you need to guide you through what can be a minefield. Costs are clearly laid out and all the work was delivered within pre-agreed budgets”; For a large business they are very friendly and approachable. I’m not a huge customer but I always feel like my business is valued. With a wide range of skills I have yet to find a matter they cannot help me with. Also what I like is that I have a few key contacts I deal with and if my issue needs to be handled by a different person within the firm they will direct me to the correct person” and “What make them different is they will make sure I get looked after and follow up. It’s the small things that make the difference. This is all backed up my simple and clear billing – which is done with a bit of common sense. They are about more than just billing!” ”

Legal 500 2024 Edition

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