Allens moves to 567 Collins Street, Melbourne
12 March 2008
Leading international law firm, Allens Arthur Robinson (Allens), has entered an initial 12-year lease for new Melbourne premises at 567 Collins St.
Construction on the new 55,000 sq m tower will commence shortly, with completion expected late 2010.
The firm has taken 13,000 square metres over the upper levels of the building, including the top floor, L26, and is expected to move into the new tower by early 2011.
Allens' Managing Partner, Mr Michael Rose, said the move to 567 Collins was exciting.
'This provides the firm with a unique opportunity to design the best possible environment for our people and clients in Melbourne, utilising the generous floor plate and the exceptional natural light and outlook that will be features of 567 Collins St,' Mr Rose said.
'Our decision to move was also made easier when we looked at the significant benefits offered to our people and clients,' he said.
Benefits include:
- a '6 Star' Green rating - the highest possible global environmental and sustainability compliance standard which rates the building against eight criteria including management, indoor environment (more fresh air), quality, energy efficiency, transport, water efficiency, materials, land use, ecology, and reduced emissions;
- An excellent Melbourne CBD location;
- First-class transport access; and
- The first new Melbourne CBD project to achieve a Property Council of Australia 'Premium Grade Services and Amenities Standards' rating.
Mr Stephen Urwin, of MPS Corporate Property, acted as tenant advisor for the firm during the lease negotiations.
Allens has offices in 14 cities and eight countries across the Australasian region, and advises more than half of Australia's top 100 public and private companies, and around 25 of the world's largest companies.
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For further information, please contact:
- David McCluneDirector - Marketing & Client Services,
Melbourne
Ph: +61 3 9613 8965
David.McClune@aar.com.au
Notes for editors.
Allens Arthur Robinson has staff in 14 cities and eight countries across the Asia Pacific.
