Midlands property agents Bond Wolfe have solicited a new home
for expanding law firm Freeth Cartwright.
Bond Wolfe, which has been growing its own operations, has let
offices at 6 Bennetts Hill in Birmingham city centre, a move which
provides Freeth Cartwright with larger premises able to serve its
plans to double the lawyer headcount over the next two years.
The move is due to take place later this month.
James Mattin, managing partner of Bond Wolfe, said: "Bennetts
Hill is an excellent location putting Freeth Cartwright firmly at
the heart of the Birmingham business community.
"I am sure they will find it the right centre to put in place
their plans for an exciting future."
Bond Wolfe acted on behalf of landlord Real Estate Investors,
while Freeth Cartwright were advised by GBR. The deal was for ten
years and encompasses all 9,500 sq ft of the building at £15
per sq ft.
Recently refurbished, though being extensively tailored to the
requirements of its new occupant, it has a Grade II* listing.
Freeth Cartwright's Birmingham managing partner Richard Beverley
said: "Freeth Cartwright has grown from nine to 23 lawyers since we
opened the city office in 2007. Our expansion in Birmingham mirrors
the firm's national growth plans, which reflect our belief that we
need to maximise our size and strength to remain competitive under
the new Legal Services Act.
"It is also becoming increasingly important that we offer
enhanced national coverage to our clients, a strategy which is
currently being reinforced by the rapid development of our
Birmingham, Manchester and London offices.
"With Bond Wolfe's expertise, we earmarked this new home from
where we can drive the business forward."
The Legal Services Act, the so-called Tesco Law came in on
October 1, and allows many other organisations to compete with law
firms.
Freeth Cartwright recently announced a merger with Milton Keynes
firm Kimbells.
Bond Wolfe meanwhile is expanding its commercial agency business
amid continued demand from clients and local commercial property
owners.