National law firm to occupy a full floor at 1000 Maine combining two offices under one roof
Savills Studley today announced the successful completion of a 30,404-square-foot lease for the expansion and relocation of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. Beginning February 2019, the company will combine two local operations to occupy the fourth floor of 1000 Maine at The Wharf, one of the District’s newest urban developments by PN Hoffman. Vice Chairman and Co-regional Manager Ben Plaisted, Corporate Managing Director Greg Scheipers and Associate Director Mordecai Scott of Savills Studley’s DC office represented the tenant in negotiations.
Michael Best is a full-service law firm with more than 275 lawyers nationally. Covering a broad range of practice areas and industry sectors, the company provides legal services to a diverse range of clients.
“Newly constructed properties continue to be in high demand for law firms considering a move,” said Scheipers. “With its close proximity to Capitol Hill, prominent waterfront location and modern amenities, The Wharf provides an ideal new home.”
Michael Best’s new office will bring its DC legal practice and the firm’s government relations and public affairs consulting group, Michael Best Strategies, under one roof. The firm’s new location will feature single-sized offices, 10-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, modern finishes, flexible and collaborative work areas, and state-of-the-art conference rooms.
“In uniting our talent at 1000 Maine, we will be able to provide our clients with an enhanced, integrated experience across our legal and public affairs practices,” said Michael Best Washington, DC Office Managing Partner Kevin Barner. “Despite The Wharf’s tightening availability, the Savills Studley team provided the insight and execution we needed to fully deliver on our objectives.”
1000 Maine at The Wharf is an 11-story trophy property offering tenants access to ample amenities. These include a spa-quality fitness center, 9,000-square-foot rooftop terrace, conference facility and event space. The landlord is represented by Brian Dawson and Amy Bowser of JLL.
Since the firm’s inception, Savills Studley has advised more than 80% of American Lawyer’s Top 100 Firms.
About Savills Studley
Savills Studley is the leading commercial real estate advisory firm specializing in tenant representation. Founded in 1954, the firm pioneered the conflict-free business model of representing only tenants in their commercial real estate transactions. Today, supported by high quality market research and in-depth analysis, Savills Studley provides strategic real estate solutions to organizations across all industries. The firm’s comprehensive platform includes brokerage, project management, capital markets, consulting and corporate services. With 31 offices in the U.S. and Canada, and a heritage of innovation, Savills Studley is well known for tenacious client advocacy and exceptional service.
The firm is part of London-headquartered Savills plc, the premier global real estate service provider with over 36,000 professionals and more than 600 offices in over 60 countries around the world. Savills plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (SVS.L).
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