Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Commercial Property Law Services in London
Established in 2003, R L S Law is a Legal 500-recommended property law firm founded by partners with extensive experience at top-tier firms. We specialise in representing tenants, landlords, and property investors across a range of sectors, including offices, retail, bars, restaurants, and property development. Our approach prioritises efficiency and clear communication, ensuring clients receive high-quality legal advice with a personal touch. Recognised as a top 10% firm in the Legal 500 directory, we combine boutique service with big-firm expertise. Our team's deep sector knowledge and proactive problem-solving approach have earned consistent client satisfaction ratings.We maintain strong relationships with clients through transparency, responsiveness, and tailored solutions. With offices in Central London, we serve property companies, developers, and occupiers nationwide. Our lawyers regularly handle complex transactions and disputes, leveraging decades of collective experience. We focus exclusively on commercial property law, enabling unparalleled specialisation and insight. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of successful client outcomes across the real estate sector.
Services
Commercial leases
Property development
Property disputes
Property finance
Property investment
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We recruit top lawyers from leading City firms
- We offer fixed fees for service certainty
- We conduct site visits to better understand property issues
- Our team has 20+ years' experience in complex transactions
- We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Knowledgeable approachable team
Excellent communication skills
First-rate service delivery
Proactive problem-solving
Deep sector understanding
Services
Commercial leases
We handle commercial lease transactions for offices, retail spaces, and industrial units. Our services include lease drafting, assignments, surrenders, and dispute resolution. We represent both landlords and tenants in negotiating favourable terms.
Property development
We support property development from site acquisition to completion. Our expertise covers contracts, joint ventures, and planning permissions. We advise developers and investors on regulatory compliance and risk management.
Property disputes
We resolve commercial landlord-tenant conflicts including lease renewals and service charge disputes. Our team handles dilapidations claims and rights of light issues. We focus on achieving practical solutions through negotiation or litigation.
Property finance
We advise on property finance arrangements for lenders and borrowers. Our services include loan documentation, security creation, and debt restructuring. We handle complex financing for commercial and residential portfolios.
Property investment
We assist investors with acquisitions, sales, and portfolio management. Our services include due diligence, joint venture agreements, and tax-efficient structuring. We specialise in investment transactions across all property sectors.
People
Julien Rutler
Founder and Commercial Property Partner
Julien has over 20 years' experience in commercial property law, specialising in transactions and development. He trained at Hogan Lovells and leads our team with a focus on client relationships.
Craig Themis
Founder and Commercial Property Partner
Craig brings 20+ years' expertise in commercial property law, with a focus on retail and leisure sectors. He previously worked at Hogan Lovells and founded the Bar & Restaurant Solicitors Group.
Richard Webber
Dispute Resolution Partner
Richard specialises in property litigation with particular expertise in landlord-tenant disputes. He has published extensively on property law and represents institutional clients in complex cases.
Tom Foley
Commercial Property Partner
Tom has acted for major UK property companies on high-value transactions. He specialises in regeneration projects and has been quoted in leading industry publications.
Liam McArdle
Commercial Property Partner
Liam advises on office and retail lettings with experience in large-scale developments. He has worked on solar energy projects and property portfolio management for institutional clients.
Questions
What areas of property law do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on commercial property law, covering leases, development, disputes, finance, and investment for businesses and investors.
How do you charge for your services?
We offer transparent pricing with fixed fees where possible, ensuring cost certainty from the outset of any engagement.
What experience do your lawyers have?
Our team has over 100 combined years' experience, with lawyers recruited from top City firms like Slaughter and May and Hogan Lovells.
Do you handle property disputes?
Yes, we resolve commercial landlord-tenant disputes including lease renewals, service charges, and dilapidations claims through negotiation or litigation.
Are you regulated by the SRA?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 462163.
