SHAKESPEARES LLP ACQUIRE NEW PRESTIGIOUS OFFICES IN THE LEICESTER CITY CENTRE

Office News

Acting on behalf of Shakespeares LLP, FHP Property Consultants have confirmed that they have negotiated the acquisition of new offices for one of the Midlands largest Law Firms at Colton Square in Leicester which was developed by Global Integrated Property Group, Goodman.

Shakespeares LLP have acquired the third floor which provides approximately 12,500ft² of offices in an open plan format.

John Proctor of FHP who handled the negotiations on behalf of Shakespeares confirmed:-

“We chose Colton Square as it offers, in our view, the best specification and appropriate address for Shakespeares to base their Leicester offer following their merger with Harvey Ingram and Marrons Solicitors in a highly prominent position in close proximity to Leicester’s Railway Station and within the heart of the Leicester City Centre”.

Stephen Wolfe of Shakespeares confirmed:-

“Our move to Colton Square is the dawn of a new era for us in leicester where we have been in business for more than 200 years.  The move to one of the best business locations within the City underlines Shakespeares’ commitment to excellent Client care and to developing its people.  As the largest Law Firm in Leicester and the second largest across the Midlands we cannot wait to move in and start serving our Clients from Colton Square”.

Goodman owns, develops and manages Colton Square and James Raven, Development Director of Goodman UK Business Parks, confirmed:-

“Colton Square offers a unique opportunity for corporates and professionals to locate to the City’s most prestigious and effective commercial address.  As this letting demonstrates it is a testament to the dynamic development and strategic location in the heart of a local community that Colton Square continues to prosper. The addition of Shakespeares further enhances the customer community at Colton Square and we look forward to welcoming their staff to our scheme”

Colton Square is a cornerstone of Leicester’s dramatic business quarter renaissance providing a Grade A two building office scheme which retained the listed former Police Station on Charles Street developing striking high profile contemporary office space behind and adjacent to this element.  The scheme is located within a two minute walk of the Leicester Railway Station which provides a regular service to London.  Current Tenants within the scheme include Cooper Parry, Freeth Cartwright, Berkeley Insurance and Hayes.