26 Mar 2020

COVID-19: The impact on commercial leases

Landlords and tenants are facing unprecedented challenges in the wake of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

Many retail and leisure premises are now closed and office buildings are increasingly empty in light of the latest guidance from Government. It is in that context that billions of pounds of rent due yesterday went unpaid. In this briefing we answer some of the immediate questions arising.

 

 

This material is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal or other professional advice.

Practices Real Estate
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Jane Edwarde
Partner at Slaughter and May
John Nevin
Partner at Slaughter and May
Simon Bartle
Senior Counsel at Slaughter and May
Mark Gulliford
Associate at Slaughter and May