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Baker McKenzie relocates and transforms its Singapore office Building on a long-standing relationship, JLL and

Baker McKenzie partnered on the relocation and

transformation of its Singapore office.

Future of work Leasing Office

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Project timelines

compressed by 30%

Over 90%

of employees are satisfied with move

Top 4 workplace improvements:

collaborative spaces, convenient F&B access, better

ambience/lighting, upgraded furnishing/workstations

As a leading global law firm, Baker McKenzie has built a legacy in the legal

industry that draws both top-tier clients and high-calibre talent. In 2025, Baker

McKenzie’s Singapore office engaged JLL to support its next cycle of workplace

upgrades for its Singapore office as part of its forward real estate planning to

meet the evolving needs of the business and its employees.

JLL has partnered with Baker McKenzie on multiple real estate projects since

2009, guiding the firm through multiple transitions, including the Singapore

office’s initial move from Millenia Tower to Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC).

When changing work patterns presented an opportunity to reimagine a new

way of working, Baker McKenzie turned to JLL again for a comprehensive

solution across Office Leasing Advisory, Workplace Strategy and Project

Management services.

Finding the right address

Drawing from 16 years of partnership with Baker McKenzie, JLL's Office Leasing

Advisory team worked closely with the firm to evaluate their stay-or-go options.

When the conversation turned to office relocation, Baker McKenzie recognised

that the new space had to best represent its culture and brand. South Beach

Tower was selected for its prime location, proximity to amenities and suitability

for the firm’s operational needs.

A premium experience for clients and

colleagues

JLL's Workplace Strategy team conducted an in-depth study to closely

understand what everyone in the organisation needed to deliver the best for

clients, including identifying opportunities to improve cross-team

collaboration, privacy and client engagement on the day-to-day.

Based on these findings, JLL’s Workplace Strategy team recommendations

include collaborative and communal areas, secure zones for sensitive or

confidential work, and an impressive front-of-house area for clients.

JLL's 16-year partnership with Baker McKenzie really showed throughout this transformation. They understood exactly what we needed, a premium location that reflects our brand, a workplace strategy that enhances collaboration and flawless execution under near impossible timelines. The result is a new workplace that not only meets our current needs but positions us perfectly for the future.

James Huang, Former Country Managing Principal, Baker McKenzie Wong &

Leow

Innovation and transparency key to

tight deadline

One unique challenge was moving out of the previous office space and into the

new space simultaneously to ensure no operational downtime. The project was

delivered on an accelerated schedule, requiring careful coordination and a

structured, phased approach.

JLL’s Project and Development Services (PDS) team worked closely with Baker

McKenzie to maintain progress across workstreams and ensure the relocation

proceeded smoothly.

To support efficient decision‑making, the PDS Project Management team

established clear communication channels with Baker McKenzie’s key

stakeholders and implemented an integrated delivery model that restructured

the sequence of milestones, enabling certain activities to progress in parallel.

This approach helped streamline approvals and maintain steady momentum

throughout the project.

The team’s methodology also incorporated phased occupancy planning,

allowing Baker McKenzie to transition into their new space while work

continued on other areas. This ensured continuity and minimised disruption to

daily operations.

Through proactive planning, regular alignment with stakeholders and adaptive

scheduling, JLL successfully met the required delivery timeline.

Leaving a lasting impression

By enabling greater collaboration and a stronger reflection of the firm’s brand

and culture, Baker McKenzie’s new Singapore office at South Beach Tower

supports its evolving operational and workplace needs.

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