Aviva confirms City prelet to Shoosmiths
Aviva Investors has confirmed its prelet at 1 Bow Churchyard, EC2, to law firm Shoosmiths.
Located in a prime position in the City of London between St Paul’s and Bank station, the building is to be refurbished prior to Shoosmiths taking occupation.
Simon Boss, chief executive of Shoosmiths, said: “Expanding our presence and investing in London, following on from recent expansion in Milton Keynes, Leeds, Glasgow and Belfast, reflects our strong growth in line with our strategy across the UK.”
Aviva Investors has confirmed its prelet at 1 Bow Churchyard, EC2, to law firm Shoosmiths.
Located in a prime position in the City of London between St Paul’s and Bank station, the building is to be refurbished prior to Shoosmiths taking occupation.
Simon Boss, chief executive of Shoosmiths, said: “Expanding our presence and investing in London, following on from recent expansion in Milton Keynes, Leeds, Glasgow and Belfast, reflects our strong growth in line with our strategy across the UK.”
Melanie Collett, head of asset management at Aviva Investors, added: “Occupier demand for prime City of London office space remains undimmed, and this letting is a further endorsement of our strategy, undertaking asset management initiatives to deliver high-quality office buildings with flexible workspace and modern amenities in desirable locations across the UK.”
Joe Mazzucca, head of Shoosmiths’ London office, said: “The new office space will enable us to continue our growth programme in London, which has recently seen us make a number of high-profile hires. Being close to both the markets and our clients enables us to deliver the level of service expected from Shoosmiths.”
Darren Moorhouse of King Street Commercial in Manchester advised Shoosmiths on the letting. Savills advised Aviva Investors.
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