Property consultancy Vail Williams has acquired premises in Sheffield and Birmingham for intellectual property law firm, Withers & Rogers.
The firm is relocating from Warwick to new Grade A space in landmark 103 Colmore Row, the 26-storey tallest office building in Birmingham city core. It is also moving within Sheffield to city centre grade A office space on the second floor of 1 St Paul’s Place.
Josh Laurence, a Vail Williams surveyor based in Birmingham, was tasked by Withers & Rogers to source premises for its operations.
He secured the offices off-market and worked with the client to negotiate a deal for the fifth floor space at 103 Colmore Row on an eight-year lease with terms undisclosed.
Laurence said: “We looked at all potential avenues and arrived at 103 Colmore Row, which is purpose-built, hugely efficient, has plenty of collaboration space and is currently being fitted out to their specifications.
“The move into Birmingham showcases how the city’s legal sector continues to thrive and expand as more businesses see the benefit of relocating into such a bustling hub to take advantage of extensive regeneration projects and good employment opportunities.”
103 Colmore Row
In Sheffield, Vail Williams said it had to overcome a tight supply situation in searching for suitable premises before 1 St Paul’s Place – which has been completely refurbished – became the favoured location.
Will Lawther, Vail Williams partner, acted for Withers & Rogers, advising it on its corporate real estate strategy.
He said: “They wanted to align the two relocations with the best of their new look offices – in good locations and very good buildings. It was key that we took the firm, and particularly the regional partners, on an extensive journey to see all possible outcomes.”
Diego Black, Withers & Rogers partner, added: “We are indebted to Vail Williams, not only for locating and acquiring properties for us in Birmingham and Sheffield, but also the ongoing specialist advice which enables us to make important property decisions with confidence.”
