Kirkland & Ellis takes 215,000 sq ft at 40 Leadenhall
M&G Real Estate has secured 300,000 sq ft of prelets at its landmark 40 Leadenhall development, EC3.
International law firm Kirkland & Ellis has signed for a minimum of 215,000 sq ft and a further 80,000 sq ft has been taken by an as yet unnamed international company. Both businesses will relocate from their existing offices once the building completes in autumn 2023.
M&G Real Estate has secured 300,000 sq ft of prelets at its landmark 40 Leadenhall development, EC3.
International law firm Kirkland & Ellis has signed for a minimum of 215,000 sq ft and a further 80,000 sq ft has been taken by an as yet unnamed international company. Both businesses will relocate from their existing offices once the building completes in autumn 2023.
Michael Wood, portfolio director at M&G Real Estate, said: “We are delighted to secure significant prelets to two prestigious global businesses and we look forward to working with them to deliver work environments focused on sustainability and occupier wellbeing.”
Stephen Lucas, partner at Kirkland & Ellis, said: “40 Leadenhall stands out among the cluster of tall buildings in the City of London and will create a truly unique workspace with state-of-the-art amenities and amazing sustainability credentials.”
The MAKE Architects-designed scheme aims to be the first high-rise building in the City of London to receive a five-star NABERS rating for its sustainability credentials, along with BREEAM Excellent and WELL Platinum ratings.
It will include 820,000 sq ft of office accommodation and 80,000 sq ft of amenity space. Occupiers will have access to a fitness studio, a 22,500 sq ft grooming, treatment and changing area, wellness suite, library and 30-seat cinema room. A 200-seat auditorium, two restaurants, 17 outdoor green spaces and terraces and a communal 11th floor rooftop clubhouse will complete the scheme.
Ilna Patel, director at M&G’s development partner, Nuveen, said: “Securing these high-calibre occupiers validates the decisions made in terms of design, amenity and sustainability to position the development as a world-class office destination offering an exceptional working and social environment to 40 Leadenhall and the wider local community.”
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