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 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 by the Legal 500 for client satisfaction, we serve the top 10% of firms in each jurisdiction. Our team combines big-firm expertise with a boutique, partner-led approach, delivering first-rate service at exceptional value.We handle commercial leases, property development, disputes, finance, and investment, with a focus on complex transactions. Our lawyers are recruited from leading City firms, offering senior-level expertise and a commercially focused, dedicated service. We conduct site visits to better understand properties and identify potential issues. Our fee structures provide certainty, often working on fixed fees to ensure transparency. With a client-centric ethos, we maintain a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and tailored solutions in commercial property law.
Services
Commercial leases
Property development
Property disputes
Property finance
Property investment
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in commercial property law.
- Our team conducts site visits to identify potential property issues.
- We provide fixed-fee structures for cost certainty.
- Recognised by Legal 500 for client satisfaction and expertise.
- Lawyers recruited from leading City firms offer senior-level expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
What people say
Knowledgeable, approachable and reliable
Excellent services
First-rate service at exceptional value
Personable style
Commercially focused
Services
Commercial leases
We handle commercial leases for offices, warehouses, and industrial units, including assignments, surrenders, and landlord-tenant matters. Our expertise ensures clear terms and compliance with legal standards. Clients benefit from tailored advice to protect their interests in lease transactions.
Property development
We support property development from site acquisition to completion, advising on contracts, joint ventures, and planning. Our team ensures legal compliance and risk mitigation. Clients receive strategic guidance to streamline complex development processes efficiently.
Property disputes
We resolve commercial landlord-tenant disputes, including lease renewals, service charges, and dilapidations. Our approach focuses on practical solutions and litigation when necessary. Clients gain confidence from our track record in complex property conflict resolution.
Property finance
We advise on property finance, including loans, legal charges, and debt restructuring for lenders and borrowers. Our services ensure secure transactions and regulatory compliance. Clients receive clear strategies to manage financing challenges effectively.
Property investment
We assist with property investment acquisitions, sales, lettings, and joint ventures. Our legal guidance ensures informed decision-making and risk management. Clients benefit from our market knowledge and transactional expertise to maximise investment returns.
People
Julien Rutler
Founder and Commercial Property Partner
Julien Rutler founded R L S Law after working at Hogan Lovells. He specialises in property transactions, including sales, leases, and development. Fluent in French and Spanish, he advises law firms on property aspects of transactions. Recognised in Legal 500 for leading a personable team.
Craig Themis
Founder and Commercial Property Partner
Craig Themis co-founded R L S Law with over 20 years in commercial property law. He advises landlords, investors, and law firms, with expertise in real estate aspects of deals. A Legal 500 'commercially minded problem-solver', he owns a historic London pub and co-founded BARS.
Richard Webber
Dispute Resolution Partner
Richard Webber specialises in property disputes, including lease renewals and dilapidations. He has published articles in property journals and is a member of the Property Litigation Association. His experience spans residential and commercial conflicts, offering practical solutions for clients.
Jason Goldsmith
Commercial Property Partner
Jason Goldsmith focuses on landlord-tenant matters, particularly in hospitality. He has worked at leading UK and US firms, advising on acquisitions, development, and corporate support. A committed cyclist, he co-founded the Bar & Restaurant Solicitors Group.
Tom Foley
Commercial Property Partner
Tom Foley joined R L S Law from Charles Russell Speechlys LLP. He acts for pub companies, housebuilders, and councils, with highlights including Stansted Airport's sharehold acquisition. A member of property networking groups, he has published extensively on real estate topics.
Questions
What areas of law does RLS Law specialise in?
We specialise in commercial property law, including leases, development, disputes, finance, and investment for occupiers and investors.
How experienced is RLS Law's team?
Our lawyers have over 20 years of experience, recruited from top-tier firms like Hogan Lovells and Slaughter and May.
Does RLS Law offer fixed-fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee structures where possible to ensure cost certainty for our clients.
What recognition has RLS Law received?
We are recommended by Legal 500 and serve the top 10% of firms in client satisfaction.
How does RLS Law handle property disputes?
We resolve commercial landlord-tenant disputes, lease renewals, service charges, and complex issues with expert legal guidance.
