13th Feb 2007 07:02
British Land Co PLC13 February 2007 BROADGATE PRE-LET AGREEMENT CONFIRMED The British Land Company PLC and international law firm Mayer, Brown, Rowe & MawLLP have agreed non-binding Heads of Terms for a pre-letting of 223,000 sq ft at201 Bishopsgate, one of two new flagship developments at Broadgate currentlyunder construction and on track for completion in early 2008. Paul Maher, London Senior Partner of Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw said: "201Bishopsgate will provide an exceptional and efficient workplace environment forus. We are an ambitious and fast growing firm and the new building reflectsthat." Stephen Hester, Chief Executive, British Land, said: "We are honoured that afirm of the standing of Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw has chosen British Land andBroadgate to deliver its new headquarters." Notes to Editors: €201 Bishopsgate is, along with the adjoining Broadgate Tower, one of two new buildings that form the latest phase of Broadgate. Both are currently under construction with 201 scheduled for completion in February 2008 and the Broadgate Tower in May 2008. €201 Bishopsgate provides a total of around 408,000 sq ft. Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw is taking 223,000 sq ft, 54% of the building. The deal includes options over a further 61,500 sq ft. •Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP is amongst the largest law practices in the world, with more than 1,500 lawyers operating in 14 major cities worldwide including London, Frankfurt, Paris, Chicago, New York, Washington D.C. and Hong Kong. In London the firm has approximately 100 partners and more than 300 lawyers advising on a full range of commercial and financial legal issues. The principal focus of the London practice is around key industry sectors advised by fully integrated, international and cross-practice teams of lawyers. 13 February 2007 Media contacts: Laura De Vere tel: 0207 467 2920The British Land Company PLC mobile: 0773 929 2920 Broadgate Tower and 201 Bishopsgate images available@www.britishland.com Will Hulbert tel: 020 7782 8804Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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