Devonshires doubles its footprint in Leeds as expansion plans gather pace

We're excited to have doubled our footprint in Leeds by moving into new premises at Aire Park on the city’s vibrant South Bank.

We first opened our Leeds office in 2017 to better serve our expanding northern client base, and have seen rapid growth over the last eight years under the leadership of Gary Grigor and Chris Drabble.

After having more than trebled in size to 41 people since then, we are the first to sign a lease at Aire Park, a 24-acre mixed-use district, centred around an eight-acre park on the city’s South Bank, which is creating a flourishing new commercial and residential neighbourhood in Leeds. 

We now occupy the sixth floor at 3 South Brook Street, Aire Park, across some 6,157 sq ft. The space, which owners Vastint UK say has been “designed with ESG and resilience at the forefront, targeting the highest sustainability credentials”, will allow us to further increase our profile in the city, serving as a platform for further growth.

With seven Partners now based in our Leeds office, the team operates across a broad range of practice areas, including Banking, Governance & Corporate, Employment, Housing Management & Property Litigation, Real Estate & Projects, Construction, and Securitisation.  

Gary Grigor says: “The excitement felt by clients and staff alike at the prospect of being at the heart of one of the most exciting developments in Leeds is palpable. We are really looking forward to making Aire Park our new home and welcoming clients, old and new, to our working space. 

“For Chris and I, the move marks a pivotal and proud moment as we embark on the next chapter of the firm’s evolution in the North.”

Chris Drabble says: “Aire Park will undoubtedly bring much positive change to the city’s landscape so we’re delighted to be the first business in situ and look forward to making an even more significant contribution to the thriving city of Leeds and serving our clients across the country.”   

We also remain an active supporter of the homeless charity, St George’s Crypt in Leeds.