US hedge fund Citadel and its sister firm market maker Citadel Securities have agreed a big expansion of their London office footprint, with a deal to take 250,000 sq ft at British Land’s new flagship City office tower.
Citadel, which occupies smaller premises nearby, has agreed to pre-let a third of the office space at 2 Finsbury Avenue. The building, part of British Land’s joint venture with Singapore’s GIC at Broadgate, is under construction and due to be completed in 2027.
Gerald Beeson, chief operating officer at Citadel, said the “unparalleled building” would benefit “the exceptional talent we attract to our firm as we continue to grow our presence in London”.