Commercial Leasing in Scotland

Whether you’re a landlord leasing out commercial premises or a business tenant taking on new premises, the terms of your lease will affect your finances, flexibility, and risk exposure for years to come. At Pomphreys Solicitors in Wishaw, we help landlords and tenants across Scotland negotiate, draft and manage commercial leases that protect their interests from day one.

Why Commercial Leases Require Legal Care

Commercial leases are complex legal documents. They set out not just rent and duration, but also repairing obligations, restrictions on use, rights to end or extend the lease, and more. A poorly worded or unclear lease can lead to disputes, unexpected costs, or even business disruption.

Our job is to make sure the lease you sign (or offer to tenants) is fair, clearly drafted, and legally enforceable—so you avoid problems later on.

What We Do for Landlords and Tenants

We advise both sides of commercial lease transactions (excluding transactions involving the same lease), bringing a balanced perspective and deep market experience to the table. Our services include:

Drafting and negotiating commercial leases – ensuring terms are tailored to the deal and legally sound
Lease reviews for tenants – advising on clauses affecting rent, repairs, use, and termination rights
Lease renewal and extension agreements – helping with the continuation or variation of existing tenancies
Assignation and sub-letting advice – for parties wishing to transfer or share lease obligations
Dilapidation and repair advice – particularly near the end of a lease term
Exit strategies and termination notices – managing lease end in line with legal timeframes and conditions

We’ll guide you through each clause and help you understand the implications, so there are no surprises when it comes to liabilities or limitations.

Every lease agreement is unique, and slight differences in wording can have significant legal and financial implications. That’s why we don’t just draft or review documents – we explain what each clause means in real-world terms.

Whether you’re negotiating new terms, renewing an existing lease, or resolving a dispute, we help you understand your rights, responsibilities and risks before you sign.

Window of a restaurant with a sign on it saying "leased" in a commercial lease

Lease Terms That Need Special Attention

There’s more to a lease than rent and duration. We’ll help you navigate important legal and commercial points, including:

Restrictions on alterations or signage
Clauses on rent review and service charges
Whether you’re taking on full repairing and insuring (FRI) obligations
Break clauses and conditions for early termination
Requirements to reinstate the premises at lease end

We can also draft or review Licence to Occupy documents for shorter-term or more flexible arrangements.

Why Choose Pomphreys Solicitors?

We’ve advised businesses, landlords and investors across Wishaw, Lanarkshire and the wider Scottish commercial market. Clients trust us because:

✅ We offer commercially realistic advice tailored to your goals
✅ We flag risks and explain legal terms in plain language
✅ We act quickly and communicate clearly throughout
✅ We help you build long-term leasing arrangements that work

Whether you’re leasing a high street shop, café, office unit or industrial premises, we’ll protect your position and help you get started with confidence.

Lease Negotiations Made Simple

Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, Pomphreys Solicitors can help you navigate the complexities of commercial leasing. Contact us today for straightforward advice, well-drafted lease terms, and legal protection for your property interests.

You might also be interested in:

Commercial Purchase – if you’re buying and leasing out property
Hotels and Licensed Premises – for licensed leaseholds
Partnerships & Company Formation – if leasing on behalf of a new business

❓ Common Questions About Commercial Leasing in Scotland

Can I negotiate the lease terms?

Absolutely. Most commercial leases are open to negotiation. We’ll help you understand what’s standard and where you should push back.

What is an FRI lease?

A Full Repairing and Insuring lease means the tenant takes responsibility for all maintenance and insurance costs – even if issues pre-date the lease.