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Willkie’s San Francisco Office Enters Long-Term Lease in Marquee Space at Spear Tower, One Market Plaza
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June 30, 2026
12-year lease will commence February 1, 2027
New York, NY, (June 30, 2026) - Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP announced today that it has signed a 12-year lease for its San Francisco office to relocate to Spear Tower, One Market Plaza. The move marks a significant milestone in the continued growth of Willkie's West Coast platform and underscores the firm's long-term commitment to California. Located in the heart of one of the world's leading centers of technology, innovation and capital, the new office will provide a premier environment for clients, lawyers and business professionals while supporting the continued expansion of the firm's presence in the region. Willkie first established an office in San Francisco in 2019.
"Our investment in San Francisco reflects the strength of our West Coast platform and our confidence in the opportunities ahead," said Firm Chairman Thomas Cerabino. "San Francisco is an important market for our clients and our firm. The exceptional team we have built there has established tremendous momentum, and we look forward to continuing that success in our new home at One Market Plaza."
The 12-year lease for approximately 35,000 square feet will commence on February 1, 2027. Spear Tower at One Market Plaza, owned by Elecor Properties, is one of San Francisco's premier office buildings, offering unobstructed views of the Bay, best-in-class amenities and a prime location in the city's central business district.
The relocation reflects the continued growth and strategic importance of the San Francisco office within Willkie's global platform. In addition to San Francisco, Willkie maintains offices in Palo Alto and Los Angeles, serving clients throughout California and beyond. The San Francisco office has continued to expand its private equity capabilities, including through the recent additions of partners Brian Raynor, Usman Arain and Daniel Lopez, and advises clients across a broad range of matters, including complex litigation and class actions, intellectual property, corporate transactions and insurance matters. The office works closely with colleagues across California, the United States and Europe to provide seamless service to clients around the world.
"San Francisco is a central part of Willkie's future," said Alex Cheney and Laura Geist, Co-Managing Partners of Willkie's San Francisco office. "The City's convergence of innovation, world-class talent, and dynamic industries makes it important to our platform, and this long-term investment in a marquee building reflects our confidence in both the San Francisco market and the exceptional team we continue to build here."
They continued: "The state-of-the-art space will be uniquely designed with our collaborative culture in mind, including gathering spaces that reflect what we want to accomplish by being 'in office,' and thoughtful configurations that will enhance how we work and practice law now and into the future."
Willkie was represented in the lease transaction by CBRE.
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP provides leading-edge legal solutions on complex, business critical issues spanning markets and industries. Our approximately 1,300 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide deliver innovative, pragmatic and sophisticated legal services across approximately 45 practice areas. Learn more at www.willkie.com.
New York, NY, (June 30, 2026) - Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP announced today that it has signed a 12-year lease for its San Francisco office to relocate to Spear Tower, One Market Plaza. The move marks a significant milestone in the continued growth of Willkie's West Coast platform and underscores the firm's long-term commitment to California. Located in the heart of one of the world's leading centers of technology, innovation and capital, the new office will provide a premier environment for clients, lawyers and business professionals while supporting the continued expansion of the firm's presence in the region. Willkie first established an office in San Francisco in 2019.
"Our investment in San Francisco reflects the strength of our West Coast platform and our confidence in the opportunities ahead," said Firm Chairman Thomas Cerabino. "San Francisco is an important market for our clients and our firm. The exceptional team we have built there has established tremendous momentum, and we look forward to continuing that success in our new home at One Market Plaza."
The 12-year lease for approximately 35,000 square feet will commence on February 1, 2027. Spear Tower at One Market Plaza, owned by Elecor Properties, is one of San Francisco's premier office buildings, offering unobstructed views of the Bay, best-in-class amenities and a prime location in the city's central business district.
The relocation reflects the continued growth and strategic importance of the San Francisco office within Willkie's global platform. In addition to San Francisco, Willkie maintains offices in Palo Alto and Los Angeles, serving clients throughout California and beyond. The San Francisco office has continued to expand its private equity capabilities, including through the recent additions of partners Brian Raynor, Usman Arain and Daniel Lopez, and advises clients across a broad range of matters, including complex litigation and class actions, intellectual property, corporate transactions and insurance matters. The office works closely with colleagues across California, the United States and Europe to provide seamless service to clients around the world.
"San Francisco is a central part of Willkie's future," said Alex Cheney and Laura Geist, Co-Managing Partners of Willkie's San Francisco office. "The City's convergence of innovation, world-class talent, and dynamic industries makes it important to our platform, and this long-term investment in a marquee building reflects our confidence in both the San Francisco market and the exceptional team we continue to build here."
They continued: "The state-of-the-art space will be uniquely designed with our collaborative culture in mind, including gathering spaces that reflect what we want to accomplish by being 'in office,' and thoughtful configurations that will enhance how we work and practice law now and into the future."
Willkie was represented in the lease transaction by CBRE.
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP provides leading-edge legal solutions on complex, business critical issues spanning markets and industries. Our approximately 1,300 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide deliver innovative, pragmatic and sophisticated legal services across approximately 45 practice areas. Learn more at www.willkie.com.
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