Short Story Series: Commercial Leasing Advice That Cuts Through the Fluff

Karunn Shahani

Principal Lawyer and Managing Director

Three Words That Say Everything

“She cuts through the fluff.”

It’s three words, but it says everything.

That’s how Justin described Vanessa, one of our principal lawyers at Thornton + King, in a Google review.

Why Commercial Leasing Advice Matters

Commercial leasing is one of those areas where lawyers can make things feel more complicated than they need to be.

Rent reviews, make-good obligations, permitted use clauses, personal guarantees.

There’s a lot to work through.

What Most Clients Actually Need

But most clients don’t need a lecture.

They need to know:

  • What the risk is

  • Whether it’s acceptable

  • What to do about it

A Practical Approach to Commercial Leasing

That’s what Vanessa does.

She reads the lease, identifies what actually matters for that client’s situation, and gives them a clear answer they can act on.

No unnecessary caveats.

No 10-page memo that leaves you more confused than when you started.

Just straight, commercial advice from someone who understands that you’re trying to run a business, not pass a law exam.

The Best Legal Advice Helps You Make Decisions

Justin’s review highlights why this matters so much.

The best legal advice isn’t the most detailed.

It’s the advice that helps you make a confident decision.

Need Advice on a Commercial Lease?

If you’re negotiating a commercial lease and want someone who’ll give it to you straight, call our team on 1300 210 700.

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What our customers say

The best! Amanda and Andy were a wonderful source of professional advice from start to finish regarding the sale of my property. Super responsive and proactively managed every step of the process, which was so important as this was my first property sale. My estate agent also commented on how efficiently the contract for sale was provided, along with Amanda and Andy's responsiven...

KB

Google

7 months ago

Alan was amazing! He guided us through buying our first property with such care and expertise. He knew exactly what requests and changes to make in the contracts to best protect and benefit us. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough!

Keeley May

Google

7 months ago

I had an excellent experience with Alan and Pamela during my recent property purchase. They were always available to answer questions, very clear in their communication, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Their professionalism and attention to detail made everything smooth and stress-free. I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and friendly so...

Manny Paulo

Google

8 months ago

My recent down-sizing involves the selling of a property and the buying of a new one at the same time. The whole process was a smooth and pleasant one, thanks to the help of Thornton + King Law Services. In particular I wish to thank Amanda Chik, my Solicitor for her detailed explanations of the contracts, and Andy Habib, the Conveyancing Manager, for his prompt and professional ...

Chiu Keung Ng

Google

8 months ago

Vanessa and Andy are both highly experienced, professional and extremely helpful. They made the process of selling my property seamless. I have no hesitation recommending or using them again in the future.

Brooke Tesoriero

Google

9 months ago

I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for all the hard work, time, and expertise that Amanda and her team put into our property settlement. Their attention to detail, clear communication, and persistence made what could have been a stressful process so much smoother and less daunting for us. We truly appreciate the extra effort you went to on our behalf — it didn’t go unnotic...

Lena Wang

Google

10 months ago

Vanessa and Andy made the process of buying my first home extremely easy and simple to understand. They were always available to answer any questions I had and to help me troubleshoot any problems I had. Can highly recommend them whether it is your first home or you’ve done it all before.

Niall Oates

Google

10 months ago

I cannot thank Sarah Newman, and Andy, at Thornton and King enough for their incredible support over the past six months. The settlement of my property was long, drawn-out, and at times quite tedious—but throughout the entire process, they were consistently professional, prompt, and reassuring. Sarah and Andy were always available to answer my questions, explain things clearly, a...

Shelley Robertson

Google

11 months ago

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