Latham & Watkins Picks New, Larger London Base
The law firm has signed a lease for at least 20,000 extra sq ft of space in its new base.
January 19, 2021 at 04:21 AM
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Latham & Watkins has signed a lease for a new London office, becoming the latest law firm to finalise its plans for space in the city.
The firm has agreed to move to 1 Leadenhall from its current home in 99 Bishopsgate, a spokesperson confirmed on Monday.
Latham currently occupies 180,000 sq ft in its current office, where it has been based since 2000, according to the spokesperson, who added that the firm is set to take at least 200,000 sq ft of space at its new base.
The firm is expected to move into the new office in 2026, the spokesperson added.
Latham London managing partner Stephen Kensell added in a statement: "We are proud of our success in the City, and are excited by the opportunities to continue to build on our growth and track record. The state-of-the-art building at 1 Leadenhall affords all the amenities, benefits, and flexibility of a modern building in the heart of the City, and will be designed with the firm's signature values of collaboration and teamwork in mind.
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