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A leading law firm has signed a lease at the tallest skyscraper in the Southeastern U.S.

CP Group has announced that the U.S. portion of Eversheds Sutherland will occupy more than 94,000 square feet of office space at Bank of America Plaza, relocating its Atlanta office to the 55-story skyscraper.

John Shlesinger of CBRE represented the tenant, and Jeff Keppen and Nicole Goldsmith of CBRE – the building’s exclusive leasing agents –  represented the landlord. 

“The firm’s upcoming move to the Bank of America Plaza building is an exciting development for our firm,” Eversheds Sutherland (US) Managing Parnter Mark D. Wasserman said in a statement. “Our foremost priority is to meet the needs of our clients and people by providing a modern workspace that fosters collaboration, flexibility and innovation. The state-of-the-art fitness club, expansive food hall, and modern conference center are just a few of the amenities that will enhance the overall experience.”

After this deal, total leasing activity at the tower over the past six months has reached 170,000 square feet, including four new tenants, one renewal and two expansions, according to the announcement.

Bank of America Plaza is the tallest building in the Southeastern U.S. and the 23rd tallest in the nation. CP Group acquired it in 2022 and began a $50 million capital improvements program in 2023.

The company worked with architecture firm Gensler and Holder Construction to redesign the 20,000-square-foot lobby. Renovations also included the addition of a café called Spire, as well as 100,000 square feet of move-in-ready spec suites of varying sizes and configurations. CP Group is also finalizing plans to develop a high-end restaurant onsite and to renovate the tower’s top floor. 

Other amenities at Bank of America Plaza include a renovated 10,000-square-foot conference center space, a 17,000-square-foot fitness club, a food hall, an onsite bank branch and a salon.

​ Real Estate, Bank of America Plaza, CBRE, CP Group, Eversheds Sutherland, Gensler, Holder Construction, Jeff Keppen, John Shlesinger, Mark D. Wasserman, midtown, Nicole Goldsmith Tallest building in the Southeastern U.S. has had 170,000 square feet in recent leasing activity amid renovations and continued additions. Read MoreWhat Now AtlantaReal Estate – What Now Atlanta