Threadneedle, on behalf of landlord Zurich Insurance, has sold the freehold of an 11,600 sq ft building in the City of
The criminal, fraud and regulatory chambers has bought 1-2 Laurence Pountney Hill, EC4 after a rival bid from a private investor fell through.
QEB Hollis Whiteman has represented clients in recent cases including the ‘Baby P’ professional misconduct hearing and the British Airways/Virgin price-fixing trial. The firm employs 53 barristers and 13
Martin Secrett, senior clerk at QEB Hollis Whiteman, said: “We are expanding to respond to increased demand but were finding it difficult to secure the right office building in the right location.
“After an extensive search, this elegant building suits our needs perfectly.”
Paddy Phillips, surveyor with Farebrother, which represented QEB Hollis Whiteman, commented: “We recognised the value to our client – an attractive, period building on the outside with a high quality fit-out inside – a rarity in the City, but it was under offer.
“We monitored the deal’s progress carefully and once re-available ensured that our clients were in a strong position to acquire it.”
Threadneedle/Zurich Insurance were represented by Hexell Wylie and BNP Paribas Real Estate.
