Firm is on the move to secure bigger office base in city centre

Global law firm Reed Smith will be moving Global Solutions Leeds (GSL) to Globe Point, a new office development in the Temple district of the city, completed by longstanding client CEG.

In July, the firm will move just a five minutes’ walk away from its current base at Platform, to the flat iron building, Globe Point, which forms part of the wider Temple masterplan.

Reed Smith will be based on the fourth floor comprising 6,479 sq ft, a 37% increase in size from its current space.

The building’s 40,430 sq ft is laid out over seven floors. As well as offices it incorporates ground floor break out space, as well as a café – Butler’s.

The property’s design by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios makes it the first flat iron building to be built in Leeds since the design was conceived in the city in 1875.

GSL was first launched in 2018 at the Platform building next to Leeds Railway Station. It was established as a start-up environment where lawyers, analysts and business services professionals could collaborate with a shared services mentality.

Today the team comprises 111 staff, made up of 66 in business services and 45 in legal services.

Tamara Box, Reed Smith’s managing partner, EME, said: “I knew that Global Solutions Leeds would be a huge success from its inception and I’m pleased that in under five years we have outgrown our current space and are moving into a larger and purpose built space, designed with collaboration in mind.”

Barry Spenceley, GSL centre director, said: “We are extremely excited for the move to Globe Point.

“This iconic building will provide us with more flexibility to grow and innovate. We set up our first office in Leeds with the vision of creating a space that encourages collaboration, and while the current office has been a wonderful first home, Globe Point will provide more dedicated space to work together.

“With the move to hybrid working, we also understand the need to make the office a more attractive offering – Globe Point provides everything we are looking for.”

Antonia Martin-Wright, director, commercial development at CEG, added: “It is fantastic to secure such a high calibre tenant to this exemplary development.

“Globe Point has been designed to set the highest quality benchmark for the Temple district.

“The business lounge, café and event space has created a buzz on the ground floor and the workspace captures all of the contemporary features occupiers and their staff are seeking.

“This flat iron building, so close to Leeds City Station’s southern entrance has delivered a popular new landmark for the area.”

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