Skadden's $9M Texas Tower Expansion Signals Confidence in Texas Economy
Global law firm Skadden enhances its Houston footprint with a major office build-out.
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Houston, TX — Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, a global law firm, is investing $9 million to expand its Houston office at Texas Tower, reinforcing its commitment to the region’s energy and corporate sectors, according to an April 21, 2025, report. The firm, which opened in Houston in 1993, now occupies 52,000 square feet across floors 18 and 23.
The Details:
Investment Breakdown: The $9 million build-out covers 42,000 square feet, costing $214 per square foot, with construction starting summer 2025 and ending by year-end.
Lease Impact: The lease, starting April 2026, brings Texas Tower’s occupancy to 99%, leaving just 18,000 square feet available.
Houston Focus: Skadden’s office specializes in energy, infrastructure, and corporate M&A, recently adding energy M&A expert Stephen Gill in January 2025.
Bottom Line:
Skadden’s Houston investment signals confidence in Texas’s economic hub, strengthening its energy and corporate practice.