Commercial property lawyers advise on leases, acquisitions and development.
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Retail, office and industrial leases carry long-term financial obligations. Lawyers negotiate terms such as rent reviews, outgoings, make-good and guarantees, and act in purchases and sales of commercial property.
Why commercial property & leasing matters
Commercial leases and purchases lock in costs for years. Terms like outgoings, make-good and guarantees can decide whether a business survives.
The Australian context
Retail leases are protected by state retail leases legislation, which regulates disclosure, rent reviews and minimum terms. Stamp duty and GST treatment vary by transaction and state.
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Lawweb Pty Ltd provides legal services in Cairns City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Property & Leasing · Family Law · Traffic Offences · Personal Injury · Business & Commercial LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★3.3(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Ozpropertylaw Pty Ltd provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Planning & Environment.
Property & Conveyancing+8 moreStrata & Body Corporate · Planning & Environment · Commercial Property & Leasing · Business & Commercial Law · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Wills & Estates · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Notary Public & JP Services
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Clinton Mohr Lawyers provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
El Hawli & Co Lawyers provides legal services in Hoppers Crossing, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Business & Commercial Law+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Immigration & Visas · Commercial Property & Leasing
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Gardiners Lawyers provides legal services in Mooloolaba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
H.R. Settlements provides legal services in Albany, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Mona Vale, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★3.5(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
John Allanson & Associates provides conveyancing services in Mona Vale, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Family Law · Commercial Property & LeasingFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★3.3(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
MGR Solicitors (McSwineys Solicitors) provides legal services in Wodonga, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Probate & Estate Administration.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Gil-Jones Barker provides legal services in Turner, ACT. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Commercial Property & Leasing · Probate & Estate AdministrationFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★3.2(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
John Taylor provides legal services in Freemans Reach, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Lindfield, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
All Aspects Conveyancing Pty Ltd provides legal services in Lindfield, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Probate & Estate Administration.
Wills & Estates+5 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Probate & Estate Administration · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Retirement Villages & Aged Care Contracts · Commercial Property & Leasing2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: german
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
DwyerRobinson Pty Ltd Lawyers provides legal services in Corio, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Notary Public & JP Services · Residential Tenancy · Commercial Property & Leasing
★★★★★★★★★★3.5(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Robertson Lawyers provides legal services in Dapto, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Litigation.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Commercial Litigation · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Property & Leasing
★★★★★★★★★★3.5(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Robertson Lawyers provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Litigation.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Commercial Litigation · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Property & Leasing
★★★★★★★★★★3.5(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Robertson Lawyers provides legal services in Warilla, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Litigation.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Commercial Litigation · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Property & Leasing
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Settle Safe Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Craigieburn, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Partner & Family Visas and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Property & Conveyancing+2 morePartner & Family Visas · Commercial Property & Leasing
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Carew Gartlan McClelland provides legal services in Eltham, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Probate & Estate Administration.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Probate & Estate Administration · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Commercial Property & Leasing · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Elder Law & Aged Care
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Cronin Shearer Lawyers provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Planning & Environment and Commercial Property & Leasing.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Davis Legal Property provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Buying or Selling a Business.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Buying or Selling a Business · Strata & Body Corporate · Commercial Property & Leasing · Elder Law & Aged Care · Building & Construction
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Olsson Lawyers provides legal services in South Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Shri Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Commercial Property & Leasing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+2 moreCommercial Property & Leasing · Business & Commercial Law
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Alteris Legal provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Commercial Property & Leasing3 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: mandarin, cantonese
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
DwyerRobinson Pty Ltd Lawyers provides legal services in Geelong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Notary Public & JP Services · Residential Tenancy · Commercial Property & Leasing
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Harding Legal provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
A practical guide to commercial property & leasing
What to discuss at the first meeting
Identify whether the work concerns a purchase, sale, new lease, renewal or dispute. Intended use, guarantees and ongoing obligations should be discussed alongside the headline rent or price.
Provide the address, parties and current contract or notice. Explain whether anything has been signed and identify every agreed date.
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Ask which terms, searches and ownership questions will be reviewed. Explain finance, proposed use and any linked transaction.
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Agree who communicates with agents, lenders and the other side. Confirm how documents are approved and what happens if the matter is delayed or disputed.
Fees and the scope of work
Separate legal fees from searches, registration, taxes and third-party expenses. Complex ownership, negotiations or a dispute may fall outside an advertised conveyancing price.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Seek review before signing where possible. Ask about the actual dates in your documents; cooling-off and completion arrangements differ across states and transactions.
Questions to ask a commercial property & leasing adviser
Which obligations continue after signing?
Does the review include permitted use, options and guarantees?
What is included and what counts as extra work?
Have you handled this kind of transaction or dispute?
What must be decided before signing or the next scheduled date?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do retail leasing laws apply to my shop?
Most states have retail leases legislation giving tenants extra protections, depending on the premises and use.
Lawyer or conveyancer?
For a straightforward residential purchase or sale, a licensed conveyancer is usually enough. Use a solicitor if the property is unusual, the contract has non-standard terms, or there is a dispute or estate involved.
When should I get the contract checked?
Before you sign or bid at auction. Once contracts are exchanged or you've bought at auction, your ability to withdraw is limited.
