CHALLENGE

LCP is a leading Canadian criminal law firm established in 2005 by 3 founding partners who have more than 50 years of combined experience in defending the most challenging criminal cases in Canada.  The specific challenge of this assignment was dealing with a client whose client case load was so large they had not devoted enough time to their own real estate needs and their lease expiry was looming on the horizon.  In addition, they were in tired space in an older building and relocation was the preferred option.

SOLUTION

Although the client was convinced they required more office space than they currently occupied to meet their future needs a space planner was retained to complete an independent analysis and it was determined their office requirement was approximately 1,300 square feet less than the client anticipated.  In addition, the original search parameter was changed to reflect a desire to be in affordable space with subway access. Recently-vacated space at 30 St. Clair West that was not yet on the market was quickly identified as the best solution and a long term lease was executed.

RESULTS

The client relocated to new office location at 30 St. Clair Avenue West on a time tight frame and at rates below current market.