Stevens & Bolton has advised M.J. Bale UK Ltd on its 10-year lease of a retail unit at 48-50 Jermyn Street in St James’s, London, which will become the Australian menswear brand’s flagship London store and its first physical presence outside Australia. The firm announced the transaction on 19 October 2026.
The firm advised M.J. Bale throughout the acquisition of the new lease, including negotiating and completing an agreement for lease while the building was undergoing redevelopment. According to Stevens & Bolton, the work covered fit-out approval requirements, the co-ordination of multiple landlord consents and the development and fit-out obligations of landlord and tenant.
Chambers and Co. since 2004.
The 2,636 sq ft store will occupy a corner position within GPE’s (Great Portland Estates) newly developed 30 Duke Street St James’s scheme. The lease incorporates green provisions in line with the brand’s environmental objectives.
The Stevens & Bolton team was led by Real Estate Partner Ian Craig with support from Tom O’Dell (real estate).
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