Brodies LLP, Scotland’s largest law firm, is set to let the top three floors of the eight storey development. Extending to a total of 43,174 sq ft, the accommodation provides state of the art Grade A offices with spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle and the surrounding city.

Designed by architects Hurd Rolland, the building is situated between Morrison Street and Lothian Road and features a glazed curtain-walling façade, double-height reception with a courtyard entrance, all set within south-facing landscaped gardens.

BAM Construction has been appointed to build the eight floor premier office development. Work is well underway and is scheduled for completion in May 2020. A further 79,033 sq ft remains available for let.

Dougie Peters, managing director, BAM Properties said: “We were confident the market was right for a speculative investment of this scale and are delighted to welcome Brodies as our first occupier at Capital Square. There is an element of history repeating itself as Brodies was also our first occupier in our previous development at 110 Queen Street, Glasgow.

“Much has been documented about the lack of available Grade A space in Edinburgh and Capital Square will go some way to address the pent up demand for high calibre office space in prime locations which helps occupiers attract and retain the best talent. It was important to Brodies that the building afforded the best in modern working practices and provided a great place for staff to work and clients to meet.”

Hermes Investment Management, working in conjunction with Parlison Properties, secured planning permission for the scheme in 2015 and Parlison Properties is continuing as development consultant for the project.

Ian Cody, director - asset management at Hermes Investment Management, added: “As Scotland’s largest law firm, Brodies is exactly the type of occupier we were targeting for Capital Square, which is testament to BAM Properties’ work so far in positioning the property. This would also not have been possible without the assistance of our fellow landowner and partner, The City of Edinburgh Council.

“Brodies will no doubt take full advantage of the development’s strategic location in the heart of Edinburgh as well as the high quality facilities, which will create a prime working environment, and benefit from the building’s excellent sustainability credentials. We look forward to welcoming them at the building once it is complete.”