Commercialisation of space

The commercial space market, which consists of office buildings, shopping facilities and galleries, as well as industrial and logistics facilities, including logistics parks, is extremely dynamic. In addition to newly constructed facilities, there are many transactions involving existing and commercialised facilities. From the facility owner’s point of view, the key is to ensure the highest possible level of commercialisation of the facility, i.e., to provide space for use against payment, usually based on rental agreements. In the case of planned facilities, acquiring a suitable group of tenants is usually a condition for obtaining financing for the investment. In the case of existing facilities, the commercialisation process is generally continuous, with new tenants being sought well in advance of the end of the existing lease. The need to interest potential tenants, prepare offers, negotiate, and conclude a lease agreement, and arrange the space in accordance with the tenant’s requirements –  requires proper planning and execution well in advance, especially as some negotiations do not result in lease agreements.

We have been building our experience in providing legal advice in the commercialisation of office, retail and industrial/logistics space for over 20 years. We represent facility owners (landlords), property managers and entrepreneurs interested in leasing. In addition to excellent knowledge of the law, we are versed in current market conditions, applicable standards and practices. This allows us to support the client efficiently and holistically. We have had the pleasure of participating in the commercialisation processes of many prestigious office and retail buildings. In addition, we have also represented clients in countless logistics leasing projects, including BTS facilities.

As part of our practice, we offer:

• preparation of site-specific contract templates, including e.g., lease agreements, general terms and conditions of the lease, site rules and regulations, security templates, etc.
• drafting lease agreements for individual tenants, including the parties’ business arrangements, and negotiating these agreements
• preparing and negotiating annexes to existing leases
• verifying the security of tenancy agreements
• legal advice and representation of clients in negotiations and contentious situations arising from lease agreements, as well as the collection of debts and representation of clients in litigation arising from lease agreements
• legal advice and representation of clients in commercial property transactions

We support our clients at every stage of the investment process. We provide consultancy services to owners of commercial and service facilities, property managers, and tenants planning to operate in such facilities. If you represent one of these entities, you can benefit from the expert assistance of specialists in this field.