Broadgate Signs Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer at 1 Appold Street

London, February 12, 2026: Leading global law firm will take 268,000 sq ft of space as deal takes the building to 60% pre-let ahead of Q1 2029 delivery.

Broadgate, a vibrant office-led campus in the heart of the City of London and a joint venture between British Land and GIC, has signed a 21-year lease agreement with leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer for 268,000 sq ft of office space at 1 Appold Street, Broadgate. HSF Kramer will have their own entrance known as 8 Exchange Square, with options to take a minimum of 238,000 sq ft or lease up to 360,000 sq ft.

The deal means the building is already 60% pre-let by estimated rental value at a minimum, and 100% pre-let on the office space if the option space is taken.

This letting reflects the continued strength of demand for prime, amenity-rich workspace at Broadgate, where the campus is benefiting from strong occupational fundamentals and a tightening supply of high-quality space. Broadgate is virtually full, and this latest milestone letting sets new rental tones and reinforces the campus's position as one of the City's most in-demand locations.

Skanska has been appointed as contractor on the redevelopment, under a contract which delivers a high level of cost certainty. This scheme is expected to complete in Q1 2029 and will comprise 360,000 sq ft of best-in-class next generation workspace with market-leading sustainability credentials, terraces overlooking the award-winning Exchange Square and 48,000 sq ft of leisure space, which is under offer to a high-quality gym and health club operator. It will benefit from the campus's exceptional amenities and direct connections to Liverpool Street station, one of London's best served transport hubs.

JLL advised British Land and GIC.