Brody Wilkinson’s Real Estate Group represents both landlords and tenants in leasing transactions for commercial, mixed-use and residential properties throughout Connecticut and New York. Relatedly, we routinely advise clients on subleasing, lease assignments and space sharing arrangements. In addition, through our affiliation with the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, we are able to coordinate and manage multi-state leasing matters for clients.
Attorneys in the Group have extensive experience negotiating and drafting leases and subleases and resolving related disputes in connection with:
- Shopping centers & retail spaces
- Manufacturing & warehousing facilities
- Offices
- Galleries
- Restaurants
- Franchises
In addition, our leasing practice includes negotiating and documenting:
- Loan documents
- Broker listing agreements
- Estoppel certificates
- Fine art storage agreements
- Letter of credit agreements
- Subordination & non-disturbance agreements
- Options to purchase
- Landlord’s waivers
Representative matters include:
Representation of a start-up brewery in connection with its governing documents and lease of approximately 13,000 square-feet of space for its combination brewery and restaurant facility.
Representation of a public company in connection with the sublease of over 30,000 square feet for its headquarters in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Representation of the landlord of a commercial property in Westport, Connecticut, in connection with the renovation of its property and subsequent lease of over 13,000 square feet to multiple office tenants.
Negotiation and documentation of a lease for a start-up pet care franchisee involving several unique requirements imposed by the national franchising company.
Negotiation and documentation of numerous leases on behalf of the owner of a sizable shopping center.
Negotiation and documentation of a lease for a commercial property owner with a national pizza chain franchisee, as well as the special rider to the lease that was required by the tenant’s franchising company.
