Law firm relocates to new city centre office

The Birmingham team at a national law firm has become the latest to sign up for space in a new 26-storey city centre office development.

Browne Jacobson - whose head of Birmingham office is Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce president James Tait - has signed a 10-year lease on 12,146 sq ft on the 15th floor of 103 Colmore Row.

The firm 's 185-strong team will relocate the short distance from its current home at Victoria Square House.

Managing partner Richard Medd said: “For us, this move is a reflection of our long-term commitment to grow our Birmingham team, continue to deliver exceptional client service and attract and retain the best talent we can in one of the most active and vibrant legal markets in the country."

Mr Tait said: “Birmingham is without doubt one of the most exciting cities in the country to live and work in.

“Birmingham has undergone a major transformation in recent years and, with the Commonwealth Games just around the corner, there is a palpable buzz in the city.

“Against this backdrop, we are thrilled to announce our move to 103 Colmore Row."

The law firm is the latest in a string of professional services companies to sign terms at the building at the corner with Newhall Street which is being developed by joint venture team Sterling Property Ventures and Tristan Capital Partners.

Among the others relocating to the building are risk management firm Gallagher, law firm Shoosmiths and flexible workspace operator x+why which is opening hubs across four separate floors as well as running a business membership club.

Restaurant group D&D London will have a sky bar and restaurant on the 24th floor and ground floor caf�.

The office space is being marketed by Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield and Knight Frank and OBI Property advised Browne Jacobson on the deal.

Pictured: James Tait (left) with James Howarth, managing director of Sterling Property Ventures