“We are pleased to welcome a firm with the international prestige of Reed Smith to the Harwood District,” said Whaley. “Reed Smith will be the sixth Am Law 100 member within Harwood – a testament to our reputation for delivering state-of-the-art operating efficiencies and strategic business advantages in a sophisticated corporate setting.”
Reed Smith is global law firm with 29 offices and more than 1,800 lawyers – and has an established presence across Texas with more than 100 lawyers. The firm entered the Texas market in Houston in 2013, added an office in Austin in 2018, and in May of this year opened in Dallas. Since May, the Dallas office has rapidly grown to 30 lawyers. Reed Smith’s new space at Harwood No. 10 can accommodate up to 100 lawyers as the firm continues to pursue its growth strategy to create a premier, full-service legal offering in the Dallas market.
“We are extremely excited about our new, permanent home at Harwood No. 10,” said Brian Mitchell, the firm’s co-managing partner in Dallas. “We are in the process of designing first-class office space that will allow us to better serve our clients, attract the very best legal talent, and create a work environment that our attorneys and staff can truly call home. We hope to be in the new space in the first half of 2020.”
Harwood No. 10 is now ready for occupancy. The Class AA office tower was designed by HDF and features 22 floors totaling 220,548 RSF of office and over 14,000 RSF of retail and restaurant space called La Rue Perdue. The spaces line a European-inspired cobblestone pathway creating an atmosphere that feels miles away from the office. Additional amenities include a fitness center, squash court, and golf simulator.
“We look forward to being part of the Uptown community that has been developed by Harwood International,” said Bobby Majumder, co-managing partner of Reed Smith’s Dallas office. “The quality of the new building in combination with the amenities provided within the overall Harwood District makes it a great location for our clients and for our rapidly growing team in Dallas.”
Harwood District has earned a Walk Score of 92, and recently opened a direct connection to the 3.5-mile Katy Trail for its tenants, residents, and visitors. New additions are Bleu Ciel, a 33-story condominium tower designed by Paris-based Jean-Michel Wilmotte and Dallas-based HDF, and the new Rolex Building designed by Tokyo-based Kengo Kuma and Dallas-based HDF.
Harwood No. 12 was recently submitted to the city, featuring approximately 500,000 square feet of office and retail space. The tower will be the tallest in Uptown, with an observation deck, sky lounge, garden amenity deck, and ground floor restaurants.
Harwood Hospitality Group, HI’s hospitality division, has poured the seventh level of its 22-story boutique hotel within the District. In addition, the group just launched Latin-inspired Te Deseo, the eighth and largest concept within the collection. Tenants in the District of Harwood are in walking distance to the city’s most notable attractions.
About Harwood International
Founded in 1988, Harwood International is an international real estate firm with offices and developments in select niche markets including Beverly Hills, Dallas, Geneva, London’s West End, Paris, and Zurich. Harwood is organized by four verticals: Asset Management & Leasing, Capital Markets, Development, and Hospitality. The company is recognized globally as a purveyor for building the finest developments in terms of design, location, and quality while creating cultural experiences within them that are beyond exceptional.
Harwood International is best known for transforming the Uptown Dallas neighborhood into the acclaimed District of Harwood featuring premier class AA office, luxury residential, and retail space set within a park-like campus with gardens and art-filled lobbies. The 19-city block District will continue to grow to include over $4 billion in office, retail and residential development.
Harwood International’s leadership is based on its world-class experience, name-brand architecture, exacting finishes and a focus on energy efficiency and green space. The company has received numerous design and community awards, including recognition by ENR for the Best Office Project in the World for its Rolex Building.
Please visit www.harwoodinternational.com for more information.
About Reed Smith
Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. Our belief is that by delivering smarter and more creative legal services, we will not only enrich our clients’ experiences with us, but also support them in achieving their business goals.
Our long-standing relationships, international outlook, and collaborative structure make us the go-to partner for the speedy resolution of complex disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters.
For further information, please visit reedsmith.com.
