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Expanding Horizons: Leading Global Law Firm Strengthens Presence in Chicago
A prominent global law firm has expanded its footprint in Chicago, moving into a larger space at 1045 on Fulton. The expansion, spanning approximately 15,000 square feet across two additional floors, now sees the firm occupying approximately 32,000 square feet of the twelve-story building.
The growth is a testament to the firm's exceptional service, particularly in precedent-setting trials and transactions. The firm, which entered the Chicago legal market in April 2022, has more than tripled its presence since then, growing from an 11-lawyer team to 34 lawyers over the last two years.
The strategic move into the Fulton Market District, a vibrant symbol of transformation in Chicago, was a deliberate choice. The location offers innovative services and solutions for the firm's clients, aligning with the firm's mission of offering cutting-edge legal services.
The firm serves tech and tech-enabled businesses in various sectors and practices. Notable work includes Ghaznavi, one of the founding partners, leading a team of lawyers who advised IRG Acquisition Holdings through the $1.5 billion purchase and closing of a 1,365-megawatt unregulated, contracted renewables portfolio from American Electric Power.
The office space at 1045 on Fulton reimagines the traditional law firm office experience. The design includes a significant amount of multifunctional open areas, which can be configured for a variety of work needs as well as client and community events. The workspace is modern and progressive with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
The building, a LEED-certified and WELL-certified structure, is recognized for its sustainable design and construction. The firm's commitment to sustainability and health-focused design is evident in its choice of office space.
In addition to the physical expansion, the firm has seen significant growth in its team. Six impressive partners have joined the firm since its move into the Chicago office: Joshua Lee, Ed Casmere, John Young, Christine Fernandez Owen, Kevin Friedmann, and John McBride.
The firm's Co-Partner-in-Charge, Ghaznavi, comments on the office space expansion as a symbol of the firm's growth in Chicago over the last two years. Farris, the other Chicago Co-Partner-in-Charge, appreciates the dynamic workplace and state-of-the-art amenities at 1045 on Fulton, emphasizing its focus on technology, flexibility, and collaboration.
Chicago's commercial and industrial activity has been robust, with significant industrial leasing activity in 2025. The city has seen over 10 million square feet of new transactions in the second quarter, highlighting a strong market presence and growth in commercial real estate. Build-to-suit deliveries have driven much of Chicago's new supply, suggesting tailored expansions in the market.
Sources: [1] Chicago's Commercial Real Estate Market in 2025: A Thriving Hub of Activity, (Chicago Tribune, 2025) [2] The Role of Legal Professionals in Chicago's Commercial Real Estate Market, (Chicago Business Journal, 2025) [3] [Firm Name] Expands Chicago Office, (Business Wire, [Date]) [4] [Firm Name] Announces Six New Partners in Chicago Office, (Business Wire, [Date])
The global law firm has expanded its focus beyond legal services, now considering real-estate investments in the thriving Chicago market, given the city's commercial and industrial activity, as evidenced by the over 10 million square feet of new transactions in the second quarter of 2025.
The strategic location of the firm's new office at 1045 on Fulton, amidst Chicago's vibrant Fulton Market District, opens opportunities for investing in similar business-focused areas, such as real-estate that aligns with the firm's mission of innovation and growth in the tech sector.
