Freshfields US LLP to relocate to Carr Properties’ Midtown center

Washington, DC Carr Properties (“Carr”), a leading owner, operator, and developer of premium quality office and residential properties, announced that global law firm Freshfields US LLP (“Freshfields”) will relocate its Washington, DC office to Midtown Center, Carr’s office building. Freshfields signed a long-term lease for 117,000 square feet of space on floors six through eight in the West Tower of the building. 

“We are pleased to welcome Freshfields, an elite global law firm, who will join a roster of industry leaders within one of the most sought-after commercial addresses in Washington, DC,” said Jackson Prentice, chief portfolio officer at Carr Properties. “Midtown Center’s leasing velocity over the past year speaks to the ongoing strength and appeal of exceptional trophy office properties like Midtown Center. We are so pleased that Freshfields joined as a valued customer of Carr Properties.”

Freshfields is a global law firm with a record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments on complex, business-critical mandates. It will relocate from its current office at 700 13th Street NW, where the firm has been located since 2014. 

“Freshfields’ move to Midtown Center reflects the firm’s commitment to providing a high-quality, elevated workplace that aligns with their global brand and supports their growth trajectory,” said Harry Stephens, senior vice president of CBRE's Mid-Atlantic Region. “The building’s world-class design, exceptional amenities and retail presence offer the ideal environment to support their strategic objectives and long-term vision.”

With this lease, Midtown Center is now over 80% leased with the largest remaining contiguous block across the entire fifth floor and sixth floor of the East Tower, totaling approximately 116,000 s/f. Amy Bowser and Brooks Brown of CBRE together with Kaitlyn Rausse and Ryan Lopez of Carr represented the landlord in the deal. Rob Copito and Harry Stephens of CBRE represented Freshfields. 

Carr Properties completed the development of Midtown Center in 2017, featuring two towers connected by three pedestrian bridges spanning 100 feet over the plaza below. Designed by SHoP Architects, the building offers amenities such as a double-height fitness center equipped with cardio and weightlifting equipment, a yoga room, a 1,300 s/f bike room, and a rooftop terrace with views of the Washington Monument. On the ground level, the  retail plaza includes popular restaurants, including Shoto, Grazie Nonna, Dauphines, and Blue Bottle, among others.

Carr plans to add new amenities to the building, including a brand-new conference and entertainment center, as well as a rooftop penthouse on the 14th floor of the West Tower.