Distinctive office development attracts international law firm
Gowling WLG is moving into the fifth floor at Globe Point in Leeds on a long-term lease.
Relocating from Park Row in the city, the international law firm will occupy a 4,477 sq ft suite with a dedicated exterior 1,970 sq ft terrace.
The company is the sixth tenant to sign up at the flat iron building in Temple Leeds.
Julia Dacre Field, partner and Gowling WLG’s head of residential development in Leeds, said: “We are thrilled to have moved into Globe Point – the workspace and general amenities are outstanding, and in a fantastic location.
“Our plan has always been to ensure we have the right permanent space for our team in Leeds and we look forward to delivering for our clients and pursuing further growth in the market from our new home.”
The company joins law firm, Reed Smith, brand design agency Robot Foods, marketing and data science company Jaywing, Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) part of the global Rigby Group, and Eleven the 65-cover ground floor café bar.
As a result of this latest deal, only 12,957 sq ft remains at the 40,430 sq ft seven-storey office development. Once fully occupied, Globe Point will be home to more than 450 people.
Antonia Martin Wright, director of commercial development at CEG, said: “We are happy to welcome the Gowling WLG team to Globe Point.
“It is the first of our developments to complete within the Temple district of Leeds and has proved to be a huge success.
“Well located adjacent to the southern entrance of Leeds City Station, it has fast become a thriving business community, adding to the vibrancy of the area.”
Globe Point is being marketed by Fox Lloyd Jones (FLJ) and Knight Frank on behalf of CEG.
Nick Salkeld, director of FLJ, said: “Globe Point continues to attract a high calibre and diverse mix of occupiers seeking a flight to quality and ESG emphasis in their new Leeds workplace.
“We are thrilled to welcome Gowling WLG to Globe Point. It’s a ringing endorsement for the building and the Leeds Southbank to attract such a prestigious international law firm scaling up their regional presence.”
Cushman and Wakefield acted on behalf of Gowling WLG.
Sam Jamieson, office agent at Cushman & Wakefield, added: “Globe Point is one of the finest and most sought-after Grade A offices in the city of Leeds due to its innovative design and strong environmental credentials.
“It was a pleasure to represent Gowling WLG throughout this deal and secure their new premises in this landmark development set in the thriving Temple district.”
