{
  "id": 8259421,
  "title": "US law firms outpace London rivals in race for larger City offices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/us-law-firms-outpace-london-rivals-in-race-for-larger-city-offices",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T13:49:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/us-law-firms-outpace-london-rivals-in-race-for-larger-city-offices/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US law firms are expanding rapidly in London, outpacing their UK counterparts in terms of office space acquisition. Since 2020, over 70% of the 22 legal firms relocating in the City have increased their office size, with 14 of those being US companies, according to Knight Frank data. Richard Proctor, a partner and head of tenant representation at Knight Frank, states that US-founded firms already established in London recognize the importance of significant scale in the market. He attributes the trend to the dominance of US firms. Many American firms are choosing to lease space in Bishopsgate, high-rise tower buildings, reflecting their familiarity with such structures. Offices are being designed to minimize remote work and promote in-office presence. Jennifer Townsend, a Knight Frank partner, attributes aggressive hiring to the need for more office space, as large US firms are creating an environment that encourages employees to come into the office. These firms are offering state-of-the-art amenities, such as gyms, dining spaces, and quiet pods, to attract and retain talent. US law firms are also dominating the high-stakes legal market in London, securing some of the biggest disputes. They are strategically positioning themselves to be the go-to choice for complex, high-value, and trial-intensive cases, with a few top firms handling a substantial number of claims.",
  "summary": "American law firms with offices in London are taking up more space than their homegrown rivals as they push to aggressively expand. Since 2020, more than 70 per cent of the 22 legal firms relocating office in London took up more space as they expanded headcount, with 14 of those US companies, according to new [...]",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}