Colliers represented Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP in a long-term headquarters lease restructure and renewal totaling 56,760 square feet at 330 N. Wabash Avenue in Chicago. The law firm elected to maintain and update its primary office footprint in the riverfront tower, confirming the building as the ongoing base for its national litigation practice.
The Colliers team on the assignment included Dan Arends, Dougal Jeppe, Corby Marx, Joe Stevens and John Arends. Working on behalf of Swanson, Martin & Bell, the brokers negotiated revised lease terms while securing a renewed commitment to the firm's existing headquarters location. The transaction keeps the tenant in a well-known office property along the Chicago River and reflects a structured approach to its long-term occupancy needs.
Located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, the 52-story office tower is the last building in the United States designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The property offers 35,000-square-foot floor plates, floor-to-ceiling windows and 12-foot ceiling heights, providing large, efficient layouts and extensive natural light. Tenants benefit from panoramic city views and direct frontage along the Chicago River, positioning the asset as a recognizable presence in the city's skyline.
The building is described as amenity rich and offers direct access to the Chicago Riverwalk. It is also situated near Michigan Avenue and multiple Chicago Transit Authority lines, giving occupants convenient access to downtown attractions, retail corridors and public transportation options. This combination of modern office specifications, riverside setting and connectivity supports the tower's positioning among Chicago's higher-profile office addresses.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is known nationally for its extensive jury trial experience. The firm has expanded considerably since 1992, growing from 13 lawyers to more than 140 lawyers spanning 30 practice areas. Beyond its Chicago headquarters at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, the firm maintains six additional offices across the Midwest, reflecting a broader regional platform anchored by its presence in the city.
The recently completed lease restructure and renewal at 330 N. Wabash Avenue ensures that Swanson, Martin & Bell will continue to house its headquarters operations in a tower with significant architectural pedigree, modern office features and direct riverfront access. For ownership and stakeholders, the transaction secures a sizable professional services tenant within the building, while for the firm it reaffirms a long-standing connection to a prominent Chicago office address.
