Commercial Property Solicitors for Landlords, Investors & Businesses
Buying, selling, leasing and refinancing commercial property across England & Wales. Clear advice. Proactive management. Transparent costs.
Who We Act For
Clients We Regularly Advise
Our advice is tailored to your objectives — whether that is yield, exit planning, operational continuity or risk management.
Commercial Landlords
Retail, office, industrial and mixed-use portfolios.
Property Investors
Acquisitions, disposals and portfolio management.
Owner-Occupiers
Buying or selling your business premises.
SIPP & SSAS Trustees
Pension-led commercial property purchases.
Developers
Site assembly, options and development funding.
Our Services
Our Commercial Property Services
Full-service commercial property advice for landlords, investors, SMEs and developers.
Buying & Selling Commercial Property
Investment acquisitions, owner-occupier premises, mixed-use buildings and pension-led purchases. Title investigation, contract negotiation and completion management.
Learn moreCommercial Leases & Landlord and Tenant
Grant of new leases, renewals, assignments, underlettings, variations and surrenders — for landlords and tenants.
Learn moreCommercial Property Refinancing
Commercial mortgages, portfolio refinancing, new and existing lender security. We work closely with brokers to avoid unnecessary delays.
Commercial Property Development
Options and conditional contracts, overage and clawback, development funding, site assembly and disposals.
SIPP & SSAS Purchases
Specialist advice on commercial property purchases within pension structures for SIPP and SSAS trustees.
Acting for Landlords
Comprehensive landlord legal services covering retail, office, industrial and mixed-use portfolios.
Property Investors
Acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and portfolio management for property investors.
Chester
Commercial property solicitors in Chester — acting for local and national clients.
Nationwide
Commercial property solicitors acting throughout England & Wales — remote-first, wherever you are based.
Not sure which service you need? Talk through your options with us — no obligation. We will explain costs clearly before any work begins. Call 01244 757352 or request a fee estimate.
Why Instruct Us
Commercial Property Is About Timing, Risk and Return
Clients instruct us because we offer commercially-focused advice, proactive transaction management and transparent fees. We work closely with agents, brokers and accountants to keep deals progressing.
Commercially Focused
We understand that commercial property transactions are business decisions. We focus on your objectives and commercial outcomes.
Proactive Transaction Management
We chase third parties, keep you updated and flag issues early. Delays cost money — we work to avoid them.
Transparent on Costs
Clear fee estimates at the outset. No hidden extras. We discuss costs and value at every stage.
Experienced Team
Led by Paul D'Ambrogio, our commercial property team has handled transactions of all sizes and complexity.
Chester & Nationwide
Based in Chester, acting for commercial property clients across the North West and throughout England & Wales.
Our Commercial Property Process
Initial Enquiry & Fee Estimate
Contact us with details of your transaction. We will provide a clear fee estimate and confirm we can act.
Instruction & Due Diligence
We take your instructions, carry out searches and investigate title. We report to you on any issues.
Negotiation & Exchange
We negotiate contract terms, deal with enquiries and work towards exchange of contracts.
Completion & Post-Completion
We manage completion, deal with SDLT returns and registration at the Land Registry.
You will know what is happening, what is outstanding, and what comes next.
Fees & Costs
Commercial Property — Fee Information
Where possible, we provide fixed or staged fee estimates based on the nature of the transaction. Fees vary depending on property value, complexity, funding, title issues and timescales. VAT and disbursements are always explained clearly at the outset.
| Transaction Type | Indicative Fee |
|---|---|
| Commercial freehold purchase / sale (up to £500,000) | From £1,500 + VAT |
| Commercial freehold purchase / sale (£500,001–£1,000,000) | From £2,500 + VAT |
| Commercial freehold purchase / sale (over £1,000,000) | By arrangement |
| Grant of new commercial lease | From £1,200 + VAT |
| Lease renewal / assignment / surrender | From £850 + VAT |
| Commercial refinancing | From £1,200 + VAT |
| SIPP / SSAS purchase | From £1,750 + VAT |
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Client Experiences
What Business Clients Say
“PDA Law handled the acquisition of our new commercial premises with real expertise. They identified issues with the lease terms that could have caused significant problems down the line, negotiated amendments, and completed the transaction on time.”
Managing Director, Professional Services Firm
Commercial lease acquisition, Chester
* Details anonymised to protect client confidentiality. Experiences reflect genuine client engagements.
Your Specialist Solicitor
Ana Pestana
Solicitor — Commercial Property
Ana is a commercial property solicitor with several years' post-qualification experience advising institutional investors, developers, landlords, tenants, lenders and corporate occupiers on transactional and advisory real estate matters. She brings a thorough, commercially minded approach to every instruction, ensuring clients receive clear, practical advice at every stage of their transaction.
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Related Services You May Need
Many commercial property transactions involve related legal services. We can help with all of these.
Commercial Litigation
Disputes over contracts, leases, boundaries or property rights.
Employment Law
Employment issues affecting your business or property operations.
Dispute Resolution
Mediation, arbitration and negotiation for property disputes.
Business Services
Company formation, contracts and general business legal support.
Tax Planning
Structuring property acquisitions for tax efficiency.
Charities & Faith Groups
Specialist property advice for charitable organisations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Team
Speak to a Member of Our Team
Ana Pestana
Solicitor — Commercial Property
Ana advises landlords, investors, developers and corporate occupiers on the full range of commercial property matters — from acquisitions and disposals to leases, refinancing and development funding. She brings a thorough, commercially-minded approach to every instruction, ensuring clients receive clear, practical advice at every stage of their transaction.
Get Started
Request a Commercial Property Fee Estimate
No obligation · Costs explained clearly · Talk through your options first
Prefer to speak with us? Call 01244 757352
Our Locations
Commercial Property Solicitors Across the North West & Beyond
Based in Chester, we act for commercial property clients across the North West and throughout England & Wales. Local expertise, nationwide reach.
Commercial Property Solicitors in Chester
Based in Chester, we act for commercial property clients across the city and surrounding Cheshire area. From Chester city centre retail and office space to industrial properties on Sealand Road and Bumpers Lane.
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Commercial Property Solicitors Across Cheshire
Acting for commercial property clients across Cheshire — Chester, Macclesfield, Crewe, Warrington, Knutsford and the wider county. Commercially aware advice for landlords, investors and businesses.
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Commercial Property Solicitors — Nationwide Service
We act for commercial property clients throughout England and Wales. Whether you are based in London, the Midlands or beyond, our remote-first service delivers the same high standard of commercially aware advice wherever you are.
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Commercial Property Solicitors in North Wales
Serving commercial property clients across North Wales including Wrexham, Flintshire and surrounding areas. Acting for landlords, investors and businesses on buying, selling and leasing commercial property.
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Commercial Property Solicitors in Manchester
Acting for commercial property clients across Manchester and the wider North West. Advising on acquisitions, leases, refinancing and development in one of the UK's most active commercial property markets.
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Commercial Property Solicitors — London & Nationwide
Acting for commercial property clients in London and throughout England and Wales. Remote-first service, competitive fees, and the same high standard of advice wherever you are based.
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