On 10 July, the UK Government introduced the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the Bill) to Parliament, which unexpectedly includes a proposed ban on upwards-only rent review clauses in new commercial leases in England and Wales.

In this GT Alert, we outline the Bill’s key provisions, explore the potential implications for investors and landlords, and consider what the next steps might be as the legislative process unfolds.

Click here to read the full GT Alert.

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Photo of Rachel Whittaker Rachel Whittaker

Rachel Whittaker is a commercial real estate lawyer with deep experience on a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including acting for institutional landlords on major lettings, joint ventures, high-value investment acquisitions and disposals, large-scale developments and complex pre-lets, investment and development…

Rachel Whittaker is a commercial real estate lawyer with deep experience on a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including acting for institutional landlords on major lettings, joint ventures, high-value investment acquisitions and disposals, large-scale developments and complex pre-lets, investment and development financings, and property and asset management arrangements. She also has experience in the real estate finance, hotel, health care, and residential sectors.

Photo of Sue Wilson Sue Wilson

Sue Wilson counsels clients in all areas of real estate management and litigation. She has over 25 years’ experience in providing tailored legal strategies for all types of property related problems, disagreements or disputes whether by litigation or through alternative dispute resolution. She

Sue Wilson counsels clients in all areas of real estate management and litigation. She has over 25 years’ experience in providing tailored legal strategies for all types of property related problems, disagreements or disputes whether by litigation or through alternative dispute resolution. She works for a broad range of clients including investors, landlords, tenants, developers, and financial institutions. She has a particular experience in dealing with developments including advising on third party rights and providing vacant possession strategies to enable developments to proceed.