Weil, Gotshal & Manges and Herbert Smith Freehills have joined the queue of law firms with an eye on new London office space, as firms across the country continue to assess their real estate requirements.

The industry-wide push for new space is being driven by several factors, with some firms looking to upsize owing to headcount growth, or upgrade amenities as competition for lateral and junior hiring intensifies, while others are downsizing against cost pressures.