Intellectual property law firm, Potter Clarkson is moving to new offices in the heart of Nottingham city centre, with Geo Hallam & Sons securing a 10-year lease on 15,000 square feet of space at Chapel Quarter.
The search for new space has been driven by a desire to provide a modern, sustainable and technologically advanced office environment, which more closely supports the new working practices established during the pandemic. It also follows the recent relocation of the firm’s London team.
In an unusual transaction, the accommodation has been acquired in it’s existing un-refurbished condition which will be stripped back to a shell, fully refurbished and fitted out as Grade A offices by Claremont Group Interiors, with an element of the cost being funded by the landlord.
The refurbishment works are due to commence shortly with Potter Clarkson set to relocate from their existing offices in January 2023.
Steve Smith, managing partner of the Potter Clarkson group, said: “In Chapel Quarter we have found an office that supports our position as a leading European intellectual property law firm.
“We are excited by the opportunity to design and develop a new working environment that supports greater flexibility and productivity – something that is tailor-made for our staff and clients.
“Our new office will provide the highest quality environment to meet the new and future needs of our business, ensuring that Nottingham remains the beating heart of our firm.”
The lease negotiations were overseen throughout by Roger Davis of Geo Hallam & Sons and supported by Freeths. Additional support was provided by Oval Real Estate, as advisers to the Landlord along with Mark Tomlinson at FHP who acted for the outgoing tenant Adrak, in the surrender negotiations.
