HELPING A LEGAL GIANT REDEFINE ITS VISION

SITUATION – To Stay or Go?

Akerman, that was occupying 118,000 RSF and had an option to terminate its lease, was considering a move. However:

• Few office options existed with the required space
• Staying in current premises would involve extensive and costly renovations

STRATEGY – A Case for Moving

The Blanca team got busy. We:

• Engaged in extensive evaluation of costs related to renewing lease
• Conducted in-depth market research to assess costs of moving
• Recommended moving based on significant savings in total cost of occupancy, while securing occupancy in Brickell’s newest class A office tower with top building sign
• Moved strategically with concurrent negotiations and created competition for tenant’s occupancy

RESULTS – A Winning Outcome

Akerman’s objectives were surpassed, tight deadlines met in record time, and by adopting new seating standards and leasing almost an entire new building, Akerman spearheaded a major shift in the “standard culture” of Miami’s law firms.