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Tenant Representation

Maximising Real Estate Value Through Strategic Tenant Representation
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Navigating the UK commercial property market requires more than just identifying available space. With evolving regulations and ongoing legislative reviews, businesses need expert guidance to secure optimal terms whilst managing compliance risks. 

We provide comprehensive tenant representation services that combine deep market knowledge with strategic negotiation expertise. Our approach ensures your real estate decisions align with business objectives whilst navigating the regulatory framework that governs commercial leasing across England and Wales. 

What Sets Us Apart

Market-savvy teams uncovering better opportunities

Our advisors combine extensive knowledge of local market conditions with specialised industry expertise across office, logistics, retail, and life sciences sectors. This dual perspective enables us to identify prime opportunities that others might overlook, particularly in markets where supply constraints and regulatory changes create both challenges and advantages for informed occupiers.

Analytics for better decision-making

We integrate comprehensive market data with advanced analytics to evaluate critical factors including location accessibility, workforce demographics, and operational efficiency. This data-driven approach ensures every recommendation is grounded in measurable insights that support both immediate occupancy needs and long-term business strategy.

A scalable platform for better service delivery

Whether securing a single location or managing a national portfolio, our coordinated team structure delivers consistent service standards across all UK markets. From initial strategy development through lease execution and ongoing administration, we maintain the same level of expertise and attention to detail regardless of transaction scale.

Real estate strategies aligned with your business

Our tenant representation goes beyond property procurement to encompass comprehensive business alignment. We evaluate how location decisions impact talent acquisition, operational efficiency, and brand positioning, ensuring your real estate choices actively support broader corporate objectives rather than simply fulfilling space requirements.

Workplace and headquarters strategy that works

We help clients navigate the changing workplace landscape by combining location analytics with workforce planning insights. Our strategies address hybrid working requirements, collaboration needs, and cultural expression whilst ensuring properties remain adaptable to future business evolution.

Cross-border reach, in-country expertise

For organisations with international operations, we leverage our global network whilst maintaining deep local market understanding. This combination ensures seamless execution of multi-market strategies with full awareness of UK-specific regulations, market practices, and cultural considerations.

Services

Our Services

Co-working and Flexible Space Solutions


We design flexible workspace strategies that adapt to changing business needs, incorporating co-working elements and agile office concepts. Our approach balances operational flexibility with cost efficiency, creating environments that support both collaboration and focused work whilst maintaining scalability for future growth. 


Project Development Services


We manage development projects from concept to completion, covering site selection, design coordination, construction management, and fit-out delivery. Our expertise ensures seamless execution, meeting deadlines and budgets while aligning with operational needs. 


Lease Advisory and Transaction Management


We provide strategic guidance throughout the entire lease lifecycle, from initial property search through lease negotiation, renewal discussions, and portfolio restructuring. Our lease advisory services ensure clients secure favourable terms whilst maintaining operational flexibility and managing long-term occupancy costs. 

Specialisation

Industry Expertise

Office & Business Space


We help organisations secure office space that enhances productivity and reflects brand values. Our office specialists understand how location decisions impact talent acquisition and retention, particularly in competitive markets like London and major regional centres. Whether establishing new operations or consolidating existing portfolios, we negotiate terms that provide operational flexibility whilst managing occupancy costs effectively. 

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Logistics & Industrial


Industrial and logistics property decisions require careful consideration of supply chain efficiency, transportation links, and operational scalability. Our industrial specialists leverage comprehensive market knowledge to identify locations that optimise distribution networks whilst negotiating lease terms that accommodate future growth or operational changes. . 

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Retail & Leisure


Retail location strategy demands deep understanding of consumer behaviour, footfall patterns, and local market dynamics. We help retailers identify prime locations that align with brand positioning whilst negotiating lease structures that provide flexibility during changing market conditions. Our retail specialists understand the importance of location in driving revenue performance. 

Learn more about our retail team

Team

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James Meikle

Head of London Occupier Representation
London, United Kingdom


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David McCosh - London
David McCosh

Partner
London, United Kingdom


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Gordon Reynolds - London
Gordon Reynolds

International Partner
London, United Kingdom


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Richard Evans (London, UK)
Richard Evans

International Partner
London, United Kingdom


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Research

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Insights • Economy

Autumn Budget: Implications for real estate

The well-documented tightening that the Chancellor had to go through was always going to make this a difficult Budget in order to comply with her fiscal rules – with headroom of just £9.9 billion left at the last budget. 
Daryl Perry • 27/11/2025
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Research • Workplace

UK Office Fit Out Cost Guide

Explore our Office Fit Out Cost Guide 2025 to budget and plan your workspace transformation in the UK effectively. Start optimising your office today!

23/04/2025
business stocks
Article • Economy

Business Rates – Can the Government Deliver?

Six months on from the election, we look at the changes announced by the Chancellor in her Budget, the likely impact of next year’s 2026 revaluation, and answer whether the Government is delivering its promises. 
Mike Flecknoe • 31/01/2025
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Article • Economy

One Week Five Years

On the 4th of July, the UK goes to the polls to determine its next government, with the overwhelming likelihood that there will be a large Labour majority, with the potential for one of the momentous General Election results seen in a lifetime.
Daryl Perry • 01/07/2024
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Article • Workplace

Re-working the Workplace

Nicola Gillen • 23/05/2024
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Research • Workplace

Fitting in the Fit Out

Inflationary pressures that dominated the economic environment in 2022 and 2023 are showing signs of easing across the UK economy. The consequential increases in the Bank of England’s base rate up to 5.25% – the highest level since 2008 – are now expected to gradually ease over the medium-term.
Mark Denford • 08/05/2024
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Insights • Sustainability / ESG

Complete Asset Optimisation Guide

Discover expert strategies for optimising logistics, retail, and office real estate assets. Gain insights to maximise returns and improve performance.
Andie Penman • 29/02/2024
Sustainability
Article • Sustainability / ESG

Sustainable Dilapidations – Shifting Trends in The Green Agenda

The real estate industry is slowly shifting more towards retaining and repairing as opposed to demolishing and replacing. Whilst financial pressures continue to drive dilapidations, the real estate industry is on the journey to ensure sustainability is at the forefront of dilapidations.
Alex Charlesworth • 26/02/2024
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Research • Workplace

Rental Growth in Super Prime Offices

Evolving working patterns and employee expectations are prompting companies to re-evaluate the workplace.
Charles Dady • 31/10/2023
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Article • Sustainability / ESG

Changing Attitudes Towards Greener Homes in the Face of the 'Cost of Living Crisis'

The residential sector accounted for approximately 17% of all carbon dioxide emissions in the UK in 2021, meaning our homes are key to cutting emissions and reducing our chance of hitting the 1.5℃ global warming threshold. 
Ellie Healy • 04/10/2023
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Article • Sustainability / ESG

Shaping a Sustainable and Successful Fashion Brand

Introducing the C&W Sustainability Series, the first in a series of regular articles published throughout 2023 on ESG in Real Estate.
Jennifer Milne • 18/04/2023
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Research • Economy

Where Do European Property Values Go from Here?

Scenarios & Implications for Commercial Real Estate (CRE)
Sukhdeep Dhillon • 30/09/2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We provide comprehensive tenant representation services including strategic location planning, property search and evaluation, lease negotiation, transaction management, and ongoing portfolio administration. Our services encompass all commercial property sectors and include guidance on regulatory compliance, particularly regarding RICS leasing standards and energy efficiency requirements. 

Our market expertise enables us to identify potential risks early in the process, from regulatory compliance issues to market timing considerations. We negotiate protective lease clauses, evaluate total occupancy costs beyond base rent, and structure agreements that provide operational flexibility whilst minimising long-term financial exposure. 

Lease administration encompasses ongoing management of lease obligations, including rent reviews, break option management, compliance monitoring, and renewal planning. Effective administration ensures optimal portfolio performance by identifying cost-saving opportunities, managing critical dates, and maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.

Centralised administration provides consistent data management, standardised reporting, and coordinated decision-making across entire portfolios. This approach reduces administrative errors, improves financial forecasting accuracy, and enables strategic portfolio optimisation based on comprehensive performance analysis. 

Location strategy evaluates how property decisions impact business operations, including workforce accessibility, customer reach, supply chain efficiency, and operational costs. Strategic location planning ensures property choices support growth objectives whilst providing flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions. 

Strategic location selection considers transport links, talent pool accessibility, and operational infrastructure to optimise workforce attraction and retention. We analyse demographic data, transport connectivity, and local amenities to identify locations that enhance employee satisfaction whilst supporting operational requirements. 
 

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