Moving Office - who's protecting your interests?
Instructing your own Property Solicitor is a ‘must’ to ensure that your office move deal gets done whilst your commercial interests are protected...
Not engaging your own Property Solicitor (one that specialises in commercial property - representing Tenants) is a major office relocation error that could expose you to potential liabilities that you are unaware of.
HR/Employment considerations:
There are some key legal issues that, as employers, you will need to consider when deciding to relocate your business. Apart from the usual property legal aspects of an office move (see below), you need to make sure that you handle the move for your employees correctly and in accordance with their contracts of employment and employment rights.
Property matters:
The main role of your Property Solicitor will be to ensure that the terms which you and your Commercial Property Agent have negotiated are reflected in the final lease. They will negotiate the detail of the lease documentation to minimise your exposure to potential liabilities, advise you on the implications of the detailed terms in the final documents and ensure you are aware of your ongoing responsibilities.
Top tip: If in doubt seek legal advice
- Never sign anything that you do not understand
- Always seek legal advice before putting pen to paper to any legal document.
Find approved Property Solicitors in the area you are moving to.
Download the free Moving Office HR & Employment Law Checklist to ensure you handle the move for your employees correctly.
