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Newmark has announced the completion of a 33,491-square-foot lease for global law firm DLA Piper at 550 South Hope Street, known as KPMG Center, in downtown Los Angeles.
Newmark’s Executive Managing Director David Kluth and Managing Director Aliya Coher along with Vice Chairman Brad Feld represented DLA Piper in the 10-year transaction with building owner Morgan Stanley.
DLA Piper’s new fully-renovated space will include the entire 24th floor with the balance to be located on the 23rd and 2nd floors of KPMG Center. The firm recently acquired Liner LLP, a Los Angeles-based boutique law firm, and will consolidate the firm into DLA Piper’s newly-remodeled and expanded offices.
“DLA Piper has enjoyed its tenancy at 550 Hope for the last 12 years and while we explored relocating to a new location, the firm decided to remain on a long-term lease in favor of the building’s central location, convenient parking, image, and identity at compelling economics,” said Kluth.
Jackie Park, co-managing partner of DLA Piper in Los Angeles, agreed. “Our new office will reflect DLA Piper’s continued commitment to and expanded foothold in Los Angeles,” she said.
550 South Hope is a 28-story tower encompassing 610,000 square feet of space. Completed in 1991, 550 South Hope is among the newest buildings in downtown LA. The modern building by Kohn Pederson Fox and Langdon Wilson provides an architecturally-distinctive design.
According to Newmark’s 4Q2017 Los Angeles Office Market report, tech, new media, and co-working tenant expansions, coupled with a few right-sizing moves from traditional occupiers, such as banks and law firms, set the tone for the year. Net absorption was positive for the sixth consecutive year, while the average asking rent achieved a new high.
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Newmark (“Newmark”), operated by Newmark Group, Inc. (“Newmark”), is one of the world’s leading commercial real estate advisory firms. Newmark has over 4,600 employees in over 120 offices. Together with London-based partner Knight Frank and independently-owned offices, Newmark’s 15,000 professionals operate from more than 400 offices in established and emerging property markets on six continents. With roots dating back to 1929, Newmark’s strong foundation makes it one of the most trusted names in commercial real estate. We offer a complete suite of services and products for both owners and occupiers across the entire commercial real estate industry.
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