Barnes & Thornburg Bucks Trend, Inks 30% Bigger Lease in Chicago

Aug. 8, 2024, 6:55 PM UTC

Barnes & Thornburg has inked the largest law firm lease in Chicago this year, signing up for 96,000 square feet of space, a 30% increase from its previous footprint.

The Indianapolis-based firm now has more than 135 lawyers in the Windy City, making it the firm’s second-largest office. Barnes & Thornburg’s current space at One North Wacker will add a floor including a new conference room to accommodate further growth, the firm said in a statement.

The lease was the largest among Chicago law firms, according to real estate brokerage Savills, which led the negotiation for Barnes & Thornburg. Neal ...

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