Commercial Leasing

Commercial leasing can be a complex and intricate process. The team of cross-functional lawyers at Stewart McKelvey are adept at helping clients navigate the legal complexities of commercial leases, which are crucial for businesses of all sizes to protect their interests and ensure a successful tenancy. From negotiating and drafting lease agreements, to dispute resolution and termination, we help clients understand their rights and essential obligations. We provide comprehensive legal information and insights to help our clients navigate the commercial leasing landscape with confidence. Our experience includes:

• advising landlords and tenants in commercial leasing matters for industrial, retail, and office premises;
• acting for entities created by Provincial or Federal statutes and operating under regulation with the development, acquisition, financing, sale, and leasing of real estate, including for health authorities, port authorities, airport authorities, municipal bodies and school boards;
• acting for purchasers and vendors in sale leaseback transactions;
• advising landlords and tenants with commercial leasing disputes;
• negotiating and financing land leases on behalf of landlords tenants and lender;
• advising franchisees and franchisors in respect of leasing matters; and
• advising landlords and tenants on complex custom built industrial, retail and office leases.