Legal giant moves to landmark Glasgow office with rooftop terrace and podcast studio

The international law firm has taken possession of more than 31,000 square feet of space at Aurora on Bothwell Street in the city’s business district, which will accommodate some 260 lawyers and support staff.

Aurora, owned by Forma Real Estate, is regarded as one of Scotland’s most sustainable office developments and the move represents a significant investment by the legal giant, reflecting the firm’s “continued confidence in the city as a major UK business and financial centre”.

The building incorporates a range of amenities including a 4,000 sq ft rooftop terrace, auditorium and “town hall” meeting space, flexible collaboration areas, a podcast studio, wellness and fitness facilities.

The move was delivered in partnership with Aurora’s development manager, HFD Property Group, a long-standing client of the firm which was central in facilitating the relocation.

Barry McCaig, partner and head of Glasgow at Pinsent Masons, said: “We have created a workspace that supports collaboration across all our teams while ensuring we have a base that will serve the firm well in delivering for clients for many years to come.”

The firm employs more than 550 people across Scotland from its Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen bases.

Pinsent Masons managing partner Laura Cameron added: “We continue to invest in the global infrastructure needed to support 4,000 staff working across 30 international locations, which this year has included opening our first office in Poland and our third in China.

“As a Glasgow-based lawyer this latest investment is close to my heart and I am delighted my colleagues will have at their disposal one of the city’s finest office facilities.”

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