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Legal Sector Reaches Quarterly Leasing Record of 7 Million Square Feet

The legal sector was the office sector’s shining star in Q2 2026, racking up a record-breaking 7.3 million square feet of leasing activity, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s “Legal Sector Leasing Trends” report. Year-over-year leasing volume increased by 27% year over year.…

The legal sector was the office sector’s shining star in Q2 2026, racking up a record-breaking 7.3 million square feet of leasing activity, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s “Legal Sector Leasing Trends” report. Year-over-year leasing volume increased by 27% year over year.…

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Why it matters

The legal sector's quarterly leasing record is notable within commercial real estate but represents routine market activity without broader credit-market impact or systemic consequences.

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    Legal Sector Reaches Quarterly Leasing Record of 7 Million Square Feet

    The legal sector was the office sector’s shining star in Q2 2026, racking up a record-breaking 7.3 million square feet of leasing activity, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s “Legal Sector Leasing Trends” report. Year-over-year leasing volume increased by 27% year over year.…