Scottish law firm expands into Leeds

A Scottish law firm is expanding its footprint in England with the opening of a new Leeds city centre office. 

Brodies has taken Grade A space at the recently refurbished 7 Park Row, agreeing a five-year lease on the building’s eighth floor.

The firm has agreed a five-year lease on the eighth floor of the building, which was acquired and upgraded by Firefly Capital Real Estate and Augur Group in 2024.

An eight-strong team has transferred to the new office, including Barton Legal founder Bill Barton, as Brodies continues to grow its construction law offering.

The expansion follows Brodies’ acquisition of Leeds-based Barton Legal and forms part of plans to build out its construction practice in the north of England. 

The new Leeds office marks the firm’s second base in England and its first outside London, with the deal brokered by James Jackson of property consultancy Carter Towler.

He added: “The arrival of prominent UK law firm Brodies LLP at 7 Park Row is a resounding endorsement of the comprehensive multi-million-pound refurbishment which has just been completed at this special building.

“The transformation of 7 Park Row undertaken by the landlords has been superb, whereby Grade A, amenity driven, fully fitted and CAT A office suites have been created in the heart of Leeds’s professional core.”

Elizabeth Ridler, partner with the Leeds office of property consultancy Knight Frank, who are the joint marketing agents of 7 Park Row, added: “A stunning new reception featuring soft seating, breakout areas and touchdown space, as well as upgraded amenities including a gym, fitness studio, showers, lockers and changing facilities, provides first-class comfort and functionality for tenants, creating an inspiring and productive workplace environment. 

“Park Row has also been enhanced by the pedestrianisation of City Square, the planting of trees and the widening of pavements on Park Row, making it an exceptionally attractive street.”

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