Krishan Kerai

Krishan Kerai is an experienced Property and Dispute Resolution Solicitor with over 15 years’ experience in practice. His career includes a decade as a Director and Partner, where he led his own department and, more recently, oversaw the compliance function of a Central London law firm.

He advises landlords and tenants, developers and investors, owner-managers and families across a broad range of property matters. His expertise includes acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases and renewals, rent reviews, dilapidations, lease extensions and enfranchisement, options and development agreements, as well as property-related disputes.

Krishan has developed a particular specialism in the pharmacy and healthcare sector, advising pharmacists, GPs, dentists and healthcare businesses on their premises, leases and wider commercial arrangements.

Many of his clients have worked with him throughout his career, reflecting his commitment to providing fair, transparent fees and a personal, hands-on service. Krishan believes in dealing with matters directly, ensuring clients have direct access to him throughout the process rather than being passed to a case handler. His clients know who is handling their matter, receive clear and practical advice, and understand the costs involved from the outset.

Krishan Kerai qualified as a Solicitor following his training at a Central London law firm and spent over ten years at VMA Solicitors in St James’s, where he held the positions of Director and Partner. During this time, he also undertook the firm’s COLP, COFA and MLRO responsibilities.

Having extensive experience of running a legal practice, rather than simply working within one, Krishan understands the commercial pressures faced by business owners and takes a practical, commercially focused approach to advising his clients.

His core areas of expertise include commercial property, covering sales, purchases, leases, rent reviews and lease renewals; residential property, including leasehold management and lease extensions; and contentious property matters such as possession claims, service charge and dilapidations disputes, rights of way and landlord and tenant litigation.

Krishan also regularly advises owner-managed businesses on related commercial matters, including guarantees, settlement agreements and shareholder issues.

Clients value his straightforward, responsive and commercially minded approach. He offers competitive fees, including fixed-fee arrangements wherever possible, and ensures every client has direct access to him by telephone and email.

His aim is simple: to resolve matters efficiently and sensibly, providing clear, practical advice while minimising disruption to his clients and their businesses.