Q2 NYC Law Firm Trends

Law firms are making bold moves in Manhattan. In Q2 2025, 19 firms signed over 1.2 million square feet of leases—nearly double the volume from the same time last year. Contrary to the narrative that firms are shrinking, the majority are expanding, renewing, or relocating to larger spaces.

This report highlights key leasing trends, notable transactions, and what these shifts signal for the future of legal office space in New York City.