Global real estate development firm Harwood International recently announced a lease in its Harwood District withFox Rothschild LLP.The AM Law 100 Law Firmis relocating its Dallas office from Lincoln Centerto 19,025 RSF on level 18 at Saint Ann Court – Harwood No. 6. Hannah Waidmann and Kelly Whaley of Harwood International negotiated the lease with Robert Blount of Jones Lang LaSalle and Phil Puckett of CBRE.
“I started my law firm as a sole practitioner in 1984, and over 30 years, my partner Mark Goodman and I grew our firm to 18 attorneys,” said Clint David, Fox’s Dallas Office Managing Partner. “On October 1, 2014, we merged our firm David & Goodman with Fox Rothschild. We could not be more proud to be a part of the phenomenal growth and success of Fox. It is an honor to help create, build and grow the Fox Rothschild brand, culture and footprint in Dallas, not just for now but for generations to come. Our move to Saint Ann Court, one of the hottest buildings in the hottest area of Dallas, is a huge step toward that goal.”
Fox Rothschild LLP is a full-service law firm built to serve businesses of all sizes as well as individuals. Over the past 100 years, the AM Law 100 Firm has grown to 950 lawyers in 27 offices coast to coast. The new office in Harwood District is Fox’s signature, and only, Texas office.
“We are pleased to welcome another distinguished member to the Harwood District community,” said Whaley. “We look forward to Fox Rothschild’s continued growth and success in Texas.”
Fox Rothschild is part of the exclusive list of AM Law 200 Law Firms in the Harwood District which includes Jones Day, McDermott Will & Emery, Polsinelli, and Winstead.
“Clients come to Fox for our superior attorneys, middle market rates and structure, and our national footprint,” said David. “This business model and Fox’s great culture are a huge part of our success.”
Designed by Los Angeles-based Shimoda Design Group, Saint Ann Court opened in 2009 and is the sixth out of 18 phasesplanned by Harwood International. The first level of the two-story red brick building next to Saint Ann Court is Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar and the second level houses The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection. Other special features for tenants and visitors include the Rockefeller Sky Gardens over the 11-story parking garage, Mercat Bistro, valet parking, and a private fitness center with Technogym equipment overlooking the Saint Ann Court garden.
The latest addition to the District is Harwood No. 10, the Class AA office tower featuring 220,548 RSF of office and “La Rue Perdue,” a European-style alleyway consisting of over 14,000 RSF of retail and restaurant space.
Harwood District has earned a Walk Score of 92, offering a wealth of progressive culture, independent spirit and calming nature – all within 18 city blocks. Tenants are in walking distance to the city’s most notable attractions including the American Airlines Center, Dallas Arts District, Dolce Riviera, The Grove at Harwood, Happiest Hour, Katy Trail, Magnolias: Sous Le Pont, Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens, Mercat Bistro, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar, and The Samurai Collection.
About Harwood International
Founded in 1988, Harwood International isan international real estate firm with offices and developments in select niche markets including Beverly Hills, Dallas, Geneva, London’s West End, Paris, and Zurich. 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 18-city block District will continue to grow to include over $3 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 the EPA for creating the most energy efficient building in the nation. Around the world, Harwood International has developed and managed more than 20 major facilities including 46 St. James’s Place, Cleveland House, and 32 St James’s Square in London’s West End as well as the Beverly Hills Rolex Building in California. Please visit www.harwoodinternational.com for more information.
