Reed Smith announces move to Globe Point in Leeds as they 'outgrow' previous office

Global law firm Reed Smith has today announced that it will be moving Global Solutions Leeds (GSL) to Globe Point, a new office development in the Temple district of the city, completed by longstanding client CEG.

In July, the firm will move just a five minutes’ walk away from its current base at Platform, to the striking flat iron building, Globe Point, which forms part of the wider Temple masterplan. Reed Smith will be based on the fourth floor comprising 6,479 square feet, a 37 per cent increase in size from its current space.

The building’s 40,430 sq ft is laid out over seven floors across dual aspect floorplates incorporating office space with ground floor break out space, as well as on site café, Butler’s.

GSL was first launched in 2018 at the Platform building near to Leeds train station, and was set up as a start-up environment where lawyers, analysts and business services professionals could collaborate with a shared services mentality in the open plan space on improvements to legal services delivery. Today the team comprises 111 staff, made up of 66 in business services and 45 in legal services.

Tamara Box, Reed Smith’s managing partner, EME, said: “I knew that Global Solutions Leeds would be a huge success from its inception and I’m delighted that in under five years we have outgrown our current space and are moving into a larger and purpose built space, designed with collaboration in mind, so that we can continue providing cutting-edge legal and business services to our global network and our clients.”

Barry Spenceley, GSL centre director, said: “We are extremely excited for the move to Globe Point. This iconic building will provide us with more flexibility to grow and innovate. We set up our first office in Leeds with the vision of creating a space that encourages collaboration, and while the current office has been a wonderful first home, Globe Point will provide more dedicated space to work together.”

“With the move to hybrid working, we also understand the need to make the office a more attractive offering – Globe Point provides everything we are looking for. The vibrant space will complement the collaborative culture we have fostered here in Leeds.”

Antonia Martin-Wright, director, commercial development at CEG, said: “We are delighted to welcome Reed Smith to the fast-growing business community at Globe Point. It is fantastic to secure such a high calibre tenant to this exemplary development.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily