UK law firm Shoosmiths is shutting down its Nottingham office and transitioning the team to a flexible workspace model, as part of a broader rethink of its national office footprint.
The move is aligned with the firm’s 2030 strategy, which emphasises a hybrid work structure. Shoosmiths is phasing out underutilised offices in favour of three types of space: core offices in key cities, flexible hubs, and community spaces. The Nottingham office, currently based at Waterfront House, will be replaced with a flexible workspace later this summer.
Shoosmiths’ central offices will remain in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and Edinburgh. Community-style locations will initially launch in Milton Keynes and Nottingham, offering a more adaptable setting to support client engagement and staff flexibility.
Long-term changes in employee work habits and client interaction preferences drive the strategy. Shoosmiths expects the shift to generate £2 million in annual savings by streamlining its real estate commitments.
The Nottingham office had been home to departments covering real estate, corporate, business advisory, and personal legal services. The new model is intended to maintain this capability while reducing physical infrastructure and operational overhead.
