Property real estate advisory business SHW has advised law firm Birketts LLP on its expansion at One Suffolk Way in Sevenoaks, Kent, as part of the firm’s continued growth across the South East region.
The full-service UK Top 50 legal firm has taken a new lease on the second floor of the four-storey building, while simultaneously regearing its existing lease on the third floor following the acquisition of this space in February 2023.
The second-floor office space comprises 5,128 sq ft, which takes Birketts’ total occupancy at One Suffolk Way to 8,856 sq ft.
Tom Tarn, an associate at SHW, said: “Having formally launched its Sevenoaks office in April 2023, the strong growth and team expansion led to a requirement for further space.
“SHW was instructed by Birketts to give strategic advice on potential expansion within Sevenoaks, examining all possible options in the area and looking ahead to potential future availability.
“During the course of this, it was confirmed the second-floor space at One Suffolk Way would become available in our timeframe, which provided the perfect opportunity for the client to expand into the adjacent floor.
“Two new 10-year leases were agreed with the landlord RO Properties – with tenant breaks and suitable rent-free periods.
Following fit-out works on the 2nd floor, Birketts are now in occupation of the whole 8,856 sq ft, enabling further expansion space for the team as they continue to build their business across the South East.”
One Suffolk Way provides high-quality office space, with generous onsite parking. It also benefits from cycle parking, shower rooms, lockers and changing facilities. The building was the first Fitwel-certified building in Sevenoaks.
Birketts has seven offices across East Anglia, Essex, Central London, Kent and Bristol.
