Matt Ramsden
Matt is a Partner in our real estate team.
The UK commercial property market is facing one of the most significant leasing reforms in decades.
The ban on upwards-only rent reviews is set to reshape commercial lease negotiations, investment strategy and asset management practice for both landlords and tenants.
The webinar will open with an update on the proposed new law by Matt Ramsden (Partner, Real Estate, Brabners). Then, Susan Samuel (Partner, Real Estate, Brabners) will be joined by Lloyd Evans (Director, Savills' Central London Retail Team) to examine the likely impact of the reform on commercial leasing strategy, negotiations and asset management.
Attendees will have the opportunity to raise questions during a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar.
We'll discuss:
- the impact of the ban on upwards-only rent reviews
- key issues for landlords and tenants
- considerations for lease negotiations and renewals
- preparing for the new legislation.
You'll gain an understanding of the current new law and the practical implications that it'll have on UK commercial property assets.
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