2026

The latest snapshot of the work undertaken within our second year of trading. We hope this also serves as showcase for the types of companies I undertake work for.


Taco Bell - Baker Street 2026

Following the recent acquisition by the Karali Group of Cote - this has also introduced Oates Commercial to Taco Bell. The Karali Group are the largest operator of Taco Bell in the UK having acquired 46 Taco Bell restaurants from a single franchisee. This acquisition has made them the largest Taco Bell operator in the UK. Rent review negotiations were successfully concluded on the Baker Street restaurant.

  • Bill's - Trafford Centre, Manchester

    It is always a pleasure to visit the Trafford Centre - so unlike anywhere else with its murals, trompe - l'oeil, copious use of marble and granite and large indoor planters. A negotiated settlement was reached by the parties at review.

  • Feb - 2026

    Henry Wilson joins Oates Commercial. I have known Henry since 2008, and we worked together for a total of almost 16 years. Delighted to be working together again.

  • LPF Dinner

    Delighted to be hosting a table again at this year's LPF dinner.

  • Honest Burger - Windsor

    Having only recently concluded the rent review of the nearby Ivy, a very swift resolution was reached by the parties in respect of the rent review.

  • Honest Burger -Sutton

    Acting on behalf of Honest Burger a new lease was negotiated for their industrial unit / dark kitchen.

  • Cote - Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1

    This was a good example of client advisors working together. The existence of two Reversionary Leases, multiple Licence for Alterations and a short, assumed term together with a vague permitted use made for a very complex review of the legal framework before the Landlords agents and I were even able to contemplate what rent/rate to apply. The need for legal support was identified and armed with this a successfully negotiated settlement was reached by the parties.
    2025

    The latest snapshot of the work undertaken within our second year of trading. We hope this also serves as showcase for the types of companies I undertake work for.


    The Ivy - Brighton

    After receiving a quoting rent from the landlords seeking a +91% rental increase at review, a more sensible outcome was reached after protracted negotiations with the landlords.

  • The Ninth – Charlotte Street, London

    Acting on behalf of the Michelin Starred ‘The Ninth’ operated by Jun Tanaka the rent review was dealt with swiftly by the parties with a stepped rising rent agreed being a true compromise between the respective valuers opinions.

  • Dishoom – Upper St Martins Lane, Covent Garden

    It was great to be invited to return to the very first Dishoom restaurant to have been opened by Shamil and Kavi Thakrar.

    Since I acted on the the first rent review, this restaurant has expanded significantly, combining the original with the next door Jamie’s Italian restaurant and now extending to over 10,000 sq ft.

    Calling on my significant experience of Covent Garden accumulated over the last 28 years a successful outcome was reached.

  • Gusto - Manchester

    With Deansgate being quite a hot ticket following several new openings, this was always going to be a hard fought rent review – especially since the previous rent review had taken place during Covid. The evidence was considered on Deansgate with an appropriate discount then being agreed to reflect the relative location of the restaurant …being located just off Deansgate.

  • Bagatelle – Dover Street

    Valuation advice provided to the tenants who wished to be able to conduct (informed) negotiations directly with their Landlords.

  • Big Easy – Covent Garden

    Sometimes the tone of evidence is very clear, the problem being how this then relates to the property being valued.

    The Big Easy is set back from the street, with a shared entrance and an unusual layout. This led to negotiations focussing on the appropriate weighting to adopt and a suitable end allowance being adopted.

  • Ivy Windsor

    In the conduct of the rent review for the Ivy Windsor this proved to be a good example of the need to keep abreast of current rental evidence. Historically in Windsor, the tone for well-located restaurants had been established in the order of £60 per sq ft plus.

    Following a number of new lettings, a new lower tone in the £40’s was coming to the fore.

    A settlement was reached at just over 10% rental increase, in comparison to the almost 30% increase initially proposed by the landlords.

  • Swim Warrington

    Rental valuation undertaken for ‘Swim’ the business created by Becky Adlington OBE and Steve Parry MBE . The Olympians are passionate about teaching children to swim by opening state-of-the-art, family-friendly centres around the UK. I am looking forward to working with them again in 2026 on another 4 centres.

  • Cote - Liverpool One

    Whilst the evidence could have supported a rental increase, the argument was successfully advanced that there should be a departure from the first floor(s) being valued at 50% in this particular instance. The floor layout/location of the staircase and indeed the rake of the staircase was not conducive to the property being able to facilitate trade at first floor and thus the first floor was valued as ancillary at 25% and the rent review was concluded at nil increase.

  • Brother Marcus – Camden Passage, Islington

    A very swift and amicable negotiated settlement reached for Brother Marcus in respect of an outstanding rent review. The rent review was conducted by two parties conversant with the local market and the evidence with further discussions now taking place to enter into a reversionary lease.

  • Tortilla – Liverpool

    A nil increase secured for Tortilla at review and the estate management decision taken to also put a reversionary lease in place, thus securing this restaurant location for them for a further 10 years. A period of rent free was also secured for Tortilla.

  • Nando’s – Various

    A very successful year – my 20th year of acting for this client; securing nil increases in Edgware, Lewisham, Perry Bar, Eltham and Catford. At the lease renewal of their Bedford restaurant, a 10% discount in rent was also secured.

  • Big Easy - Canary Wharf

    I have known the owner of Big Easy for over 25 years, having acted on his behalf in respect of the original Big Easy on King's Road, the Italian Kitchen and the fabulously romantic Maggiore's in Covent Garden.

  • Mermaid Quays - Cardiff

    Nil increases were secured for both Bills and Cote at the most recent round of reviews.

  • Christmas 2025

    And that's a wrap - year 2, wow that has passed fast. Another successful end of year party again held at Guy Ritchies Lore of the Land and a much-loved Christmas Quiz on LinkedIn.
    2024

    The following provides a snapshot of the work undertaken within the first 12 months of trading under my own umbrella as Oates Commercial I hope this also serves as showcase for the work I undertake.


    Crosstown Doughnuts

    Extending the lease for the tenant of their Hammersmith kiosk and receiving 3 months rent free.

    Advice also provided on the Brick Lane store.

  • EL&N-Hans Crescent

    With the restaurant situated in a retail parade opposite Harrods, a rental valuation was undertaken on a zoned basis with the rent review successfully agreed between the parties.

  • Oxygen Freejumping Trampoline – Northampton

    Acting on behalf of Oxygen Frejumping Trampolines, the rent review was concluded at a fovourable outcome, the lease was also extended and the tenants benefited from a rent free period to effect a refurbishment.

  • Rosa’s Thai – Gillingham Street, Victoria

    Lease renewal undertaken for Rosa’s Thai with a new lease being put in place and a period of rent free being granted to the tenant.

  • Celebrating our first year!

    In December, we celebrated our first year of business in style with some of the top names from the industry at an exclusive venue.

  • Ivy Cambridge

    Successful negotiations carried out acting for the Ivy in respect of the rent review where the landlords had quoted over a 40% rental increase.

    We settled at a mere 1.8%

  • Comptoir Libanais – Duke of York Square

    Acting on behalf of Comptoir Libanais, the Duke of York Square lease was renewed with Cadogen Estate securing their position at this site.

  • Brigade Restaurant - PWC

    Acting on behalf of PWC a rental valuation was carried out for PWC who ran the charity based restaurant Brigade on the ground floor of their offices.

  • Patty & Bun – Kingly Street

    Rent review undertaken for Patty & Bun on the Carnaby Estate in London