Global law firm Latham & Watkins has signed an approximately 11-year lease to occupy an additional 131,000 square at 1285 Avenue of the Americas, announced building owner/manager RXR.
With the new lease, the firm’s footprint at 1285 Avenue of the Americas totals approximately 251,000 square feet, including a 120,000-square-foot lease signed in July 2025. The new lease is part of the firm’s New York expansion, adds to its footprint at 1271 Avenue of the Americas and reflects strong, sustained growth.
“New York is home to the firm’s largest office and has consistently been one of our fastest-growing markets,” said Marc Jaffe, managing partner of Latham & Watkins’ New York office. “Expanding our New York footprint marks another major milestone for our elite practice, as we remain focused on being the premier destination for the best talent and clients’ most sophisticated legal matters.”
Latham & Watkins was represented by Scott Gamber, Craig Reicher and Emily Chabrier of CBRE in the transaction. RXR was represented in-house by William Elder and Daniel Birney; Robert Alexander, Ryan Alexander, Taylor Callaghan, Alexander Benisatto and Walter Graham of CBRE and Patrick Murphy of JLL.
Latham & Watkins is expected to move into the building in stages, starting in spring 2026.
“We are pleased that Latham & Watkins has expanded its tenancy at 1285 Avenue of the Americas. RXR remains committed to delivering a best-in-class office experience,” said Elder, executive vice president and managing director of RXR’s New York City Division.
