Commercial Lease Solicitors in Ireland
Practical legal advice for businesses taking, reviewing, negotiating, assigning or ending a commercial lease. Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, we help you understand exactly what you are signing up to before you commit.
Your consultation will answer:
- "Can these lease terms be negotiated — and which clauses carry the greatest risk for my business?"
- "Am I taking on repair or dilapidations liability I have not properly considered?"
- "What are my options if I need to exit the lease before the term ends?"
- "What will legal advice cost and how long will the process take?"
Commercial Lease Services
A full range of advice across the situations that matter most when taking, running or ending a commercial lease.
New Lease Review
Reviewing a proposed lease before you sign, with a plain-English report on obligations and risk.
Lease Negotiation
Negotiating directly with the landlord's solicitors on rent review, repair, break rights and alienation.
Rent Review & Service Charges
Advice on rent review mechanisms and challenging unreasonable service charge demands.
Assignment & Subletting
Managing the transfer of your lease interest or subletting part of your premises.
Break Clauses & Renewals
Ensuring break notices are served correctly and negotiating renewal terms.
Dilapidations & Disputes
Advising on dilapidations claims, rent arrears and breach of covenant disputes.
How a Commercial Lease Matter Works
A clear, structured approach from the first consultation to completion.
1
Initial Consultation
We understand your position and objectives — whether taking, reviewing or ending a lease.
2
Review of Documentation
We review the lease, heads of terms and any supporting papers.
3
Legal Advice
We provide clear written advice on risks, obligations and our recommended position.
4
Negotiation
We negotiate with the landlord’s solicitors to improve the terms on offer.
5
Completion
We manage execution of the lease and any required registrations.
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Ongoing Support
We remain available throughout the term for lease queries as they arise.
What Your Solicitor Helps to Protect Against
The terms of a commercial lease are set before you sign — not after. Getting advice early protects your negotiating position.
01
Repair Exposure
Full repairing obligations that expose you to the cost of pre-existing defects.
02
Uncapped Rent Reviews
Upwards-only rent review clauses with no cap that increase occupancy costs substantially.
03
Conditional Break Rights
Break clauses with conditions that are easy to lose if not strictly complied with.
04
Alienation Restrictions
Restrictions on assignment or subletting that limit your options if circumstances change.
05
Uncapped Service Charges
Service charge liability that increases significantly once agreed in the lease.
06
Dilapidations Surprises
Dilapidations claims at lease end that are larger than expected because obligations were not understood at signing.
Everything above is included in your fixed fee — agreed before any work begins, with no hidden costs and no billing surprises.
Why Wayfound?
What makes us different — and why it matters for your commercial lease.
Commercially Focused Advice
We focus on the business decision, not just the legal position.
Practical Solutions
Clear, actionable recommendations from the first call — not just a list of risks.
Direct Solicitor Access
You deal with Tamoor at every stage — not a case handler.
Clear Communication
We explain every clause in plain English, without unnecessary legal jargon.
Transparent Fixed Fees
Fixed fees agreed before work commences — with no billing surprises.
Responsive Service
Prompt turnaround with an understanding of transaction timing and cost.
Meet Your Solicitor
Tamoor Barlas
Solicitor
I am a solicitor based in Dublin 15. Alongside my commercial practice, I advise individuals, families and businesses on Irish immigration pathways — from employment permits and residency through to family reunification and citizenship.
Relocation is more than a visa application. The people I advise are often making one of the most significant legal and financial decisions of their lives. I combine immigration counsel with tax and corporate insight so your move to Ireland is planned as a whole, not in isolated filings.
Because I practise as both a solicitor and a tax, I can advise on immigration status and the tax consequences of becoming Irish-resident in one engagement — reducing duplication and closing the gap between legal permission and financial planning.
“My job is to take the immigration and tax complexity off your hands — so you can focus on building your life in Ireland.”
Frequently Asked Questions
As early as possible — ideally before heads of terms are agreed. Early review of the commercial framework puts you in a better negotiating position. Once heads of terms are agreed and reflected in the draft lease, changes become harder to achieve.
Yes. Most commercial leases are capable of negotiation. How far a landlord will move depends on market conditions, tenant covenant strength and the nature of the premises. Break clauses, repair obligations, rent review mechanisms and alienation rights are all regularly negotiated.
A standard commercial lease review typically takes three to five working days from receipt of the lease and supporting documents. Where negotiation with the landlord's solicitors follows, the overall process takes longer. We are experienced in working to tight timelines where a landlord presses for a quick turnaround.
A break clause is a lease provision allowing one or both parties to end the lease early, usually on a fixed date with valid notice. It frequently contains conditions — relating to rent, repair or vacant possession — that must be strictly satisfied for the break to be effective. We advise on every requirement and ensure the notice is served correctly.
Most commercial leases permit assignment subject to the landlord's consent, which must not be unreasonably withheld. The process involves an application to the landlord, financial references for the incoming tenant and frequently a guarantee from the outgoing tenant. We manage the process and advise on the consent required.
It depends on the terms of your lease. Many leases permit subletting of the whole or part subject to landlord consent; some restrict it entirely. We review the alienation provisions and advise on what is permitted and what consent is required.
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