Elliot Mather is please to support:

Commercial Property

Elliot Mather brings together a range of property specialisms to support businesses in residential and commercial property matters. For builders, developers and commercial or business tenants, we smooth the process of planning, building, developing, selling and leasing property with clear, pragmatic advice.

With a long history of service to private and business clients in the property field, our range of services gives you a comprehensive, consistent source of legal support from start to completion of your projects and property transactions.

Our services are described in more detail on these pages, but do not hesitate to contact us for additional information or for a quote.

For further information contact:

Chesterfield (01246 231 288)
Paul Hollyer

Mansfield (01623 655 666)
Andrew Johnston

Our services

Construction Law
Landlord & Tenant
Planning & Property Development

Construction Law

Even the most straightforward of commercial developments involves numerous different organisations and contractors, each providing a specialist service. Commercial developments also concern a whole host of stakeholders, like the client, the development funder and the potential tenants. Their professional relationships with you and with each other must be handled carefully.

One way of encouraging everything to run smoothly is to ensure that all contracts and agreements are clear, comprehensive, sound and above board. A good understanding and co-ordination of the legal aspects of your work are a vital means of protecting your interests, and those of all the other parties involved.

How we can help

Elliot Mather has a good background in commercial property and construction law. We have been involved in many projects over the years, making sure that our clients are aware of their obligations, the legal requirements of their clients and collaborators, and the most pragmatic and effective way to co-ordinate the legal aspects of their work.

In providing this service, we work with colleagues in our general commercial property department. They complement our service with work for developers concerning lease forward agreements and other documentation relating to the use of the development property after construction.

Our construction law team is perfectly positioned to help you with:

Consultation and guidance on the legal terms of the main contract and sub-contracts
Negotiating collateral warranty and step-in rights agreements
Advising on the potential assignment of building contracts
Drawing up cost overrun guarantee agreements, deeds of novation and warranties

Landlord & Tenant

As a landlord or tenant you will be entering into contractual agreements which afford you both rights and responsibilities. Various laws exist to protect the interests of both parties and we are able to guide you through what can appear to be a legislative jungle.

How we can help

At Elliot Mather we have a strong history of working with both commercial and residential landlords and tenants and can advise you with precision and clarity on the law relating to leases and tenancies. From checking through your agreement before you sign, to managing any dispute resolution between you and a landlord or tenant, we assist with experienced advice and guidance.

We work for both landlords and tenants, residential and commercial, on a wide range of matters, including:

lease termination and renewal
compensation for non-renewal
short-term lettings, licences and concession agreements
advice on dilapidations, rent reviews, service charge liabilities and general enforcement issues
lease disposal, licences for alterations, lease variation and surrenders
lettings for industrial, general commercial, retail, leisure and other uses

Property Development

Property development needs careful planning from the outset, since even the most straightforward projects can prove a minefield. You may need access over a neighbour’s land, or a visibility splay for a new road; there could be covenants on the title restricting development or difficult planning conditions to address. It is essential that all aspects are thoroughly investigated and managed with comprehensive, clearly worded agreements so that you know what you are acquiring and what you are able to develop. Only then can you be sure that full value can be achieved.

How we can help

Elliot Mather has a long history of involvement with development projects from small housing sites to major commercial/mixed developments. We will assist with the formulation of initial strategies, detailed title investigation and the preparation and completion of contractual arrangements including conditional purchase contracts, options, forward funding or project management agreements, bank or other funding documentation and construction contracts.

We apply a proactive approach to our work for property development clients, with services relating to both residential and commercial developments that include:

Site acquisition
Planning issues - including advice on planning applications and existing permissions, planning obligations, infrastructure agreements and acquisitions subject to the grant of planning permission
Development issues - including development contracts for freehold or leasehold disposal, construction contracts and collateral warranties
Environmental issues - including advice on investigations required and your obligations under the relevant environmental laws.