Law firm becomes first tenant at city’s newest commercial district
Vastint UK has confirmed that law firm, Devonshires, is the first tenant to move into its new commercial building – 3 South Brook Street in Aire Park, Leeds.
Devonshires, which opened its first Leeds office in 2017 to better serve its northern client base, is taking 6,157 sq ft across the sixth floor of the building, which will include meeting rooms, collaboration spaces and space for its now 41-strong team.
The office, which is led by partners Chris Drabble and Gary Grigor, offers a range of practice areas including banking, governance & corporate, employment, housing management and property litigation, real estate and projects, construction and securitisation.
Once complete, Aire Park’s new commercial district will feature almost 750,000 sq ft of new office space on Leeds South Bank.
The first two buildings on South Brook Street have created space for over 2,000 workers, offering 190,000 sq ft of Grade-A commercial space, including some of the largest floorplates available in Leeds.
Michael Cronin, head of portfolio at Vastint UK, said: “Today, occupants are looking for more than just great office space.
“To attract and retain talent, workplaces need to be vibrant destinations with real atmosphere and a sense of community.
“From our park to the new commercial space and our plans for the refurbishment of The Tetley building, our ambition has been to create something special at the heart of the South Bank.
“We’re thrilled that Devonshires has chosen to be part of this next chapter in Aire Park’s story and look forward to welcoming them to South Brook Street.”
When finished, South Brook Street, will feature seven buildings with 700,000 sq ft of office space, creating space for over 10,000 workers, alongside 40,000 sq ft of retail space and a multi-storey car park.
Drabble said: “We’re happy to have secured our new home, expanding our footprint in enlarged office space in the city.
“The South Bank has long been due for redevelopment and Vastint’s vision for Aire Park is fantastic.
“It will inevitably become a thriving business hub, so we’re pleased to be a part of it from the outset, in what constitutes a vibrant working environment for our staff and our clients alike.”
The office space is currently being fitted out, with Devonshires due to move into its new office in March.
The Aire Park development as a whole will span 24 acres of the city’s South Bank, delivering an eight-acre public park, over one million sq ft of commercial space and 1,400 homes.
