Shipman & Goodwin LLP plans to relocate its Hartford office to LAZ Investments’ Gold Building at One Financial Plaza in the second half of 2027. The firm announced that it has committed to the move but did not release lease terms, including the length of the commitment or financial details. Until the relocation is completed in late 2027, Shipman will maintain operations at its existing Hartford office.
Managing partner Leander Dolphin described the forthcoming move as an extension of the firm’s commitment to its clients, employees, and the City of Hartford. She emphasized that the new location in the Gold Building aligns with Shipman’s focus on client service, collaboration, and long-term growth in the region. Dolphin also underscored that the firm intends to remain firmly rooted in downtown Hartford even as it upgrades its office space.
On the tenant side, Shipman was represented by a CBRE team including John McCormick, Anna Kocsondy and Jeff Dunne, who served as the firm’s tenant brokers for the transaction. The firm has also engaged Turner & Townsend as project manager for the relocation, with The S/L/A/M Collaborative selected as architect for the new office space within the Gold Building.
LAZ Investments owns the Gold Building at One Financial Plaza and has appointed Avison Young to oversee leasing for the property. Leasing responsibilities for the landlord are being handled by Avison Young professionals Andrew Filler and Megan Courdi. The announcement did not include information on the size of Shipman’s forthcoming premises in the Gold Building or any specifics about build-out plans beyond the identification of the project team.
The relocation keeps Shipman within downtown Hartford’s office market, with the firm signaling that the move is intended to better support its regional platform rather than to shift away from the city center. Further details on the design of the new space, as well as any additional tenant announcements at the Gold Building, were not provided in the initial disclosure.
