Key takeaways:

  • New Legal Hub: Group 33 Advocates opened 2,300sqm facility housing ~40 advocates in Club One on December 1st.
  • Separate Operations: Completely independent from existing Advocates’ Chambers operational since 2018 in same precinct.
  • High Demand: Available offices filling quickly due to strong interest from legal professionals.
  • Premium Tenants: Club One houses DNA Outsourcing, MBT Petroleum, Deloitte, plus ground-floor dining venues.
  • Strategic Location: Appeals to legal professionals with urban/suburban blend, top schools, walkable retail, and N1 access.

Pretoria’s vibrant business heart is nowhere more apparent than at The Club precinct, where a brand-new legal hub opened on 1 December. Atterbury Asset Manager Zandri Wells unpacks the latest development.

The Club really seems to be the place to come for legal advice – this new addition is totally separate and unrelated to the existing Advocates’ Chambers that’s been operational since 2018, is that right? What is the difference, and where is this new facility in relation to the other one?
Yes, indeed. The Group 33 Advocates are completely unrelated and run their own separate chambers. The Group 33 Advocates’ chambers are situated in Club One on the third and fourth floors.

Did this come about as a result of specific demand from the legal fraternity?
It did, yes, the new group of advocates was established and they needed accommodation for their new offices. We are very happy to welcome them to The Club!

So, this is one affiliated group and not all individual tenants? How big is the space, and how many legal professionals will it house?
This is one affiliated group of +-40 advocates, who share amenities. The new space which they occupy, in Club One, is around 2 300sqm.

The new hub has officially been trading from 1 December – is it already fully occupied or is there still space available?
Right now there are still a few offices available, but they are in high demand and will definitely be filled soon.

What else is currently in Club One?
The office space houses prestigious tenants such as DNA Outsourcing, MBT Petroleum and The Deloitte Pretoria satellite office, and downstairs we have Eazy Tiger, Hudsons and Beefcakes – a very well-rounded tenant mix!

What do you think is the appeal of The Club for this demographic?
The Old East Precinct has so much variety that appeals to a legal professional; it really offers a good blend of the best elements of an urban and suburban lifestyle. It is in close proximity to some of Pretoria’s most sought after residential areas with highly rated schools plus it has a number of housing options, from single-family residences to condos to townhouses. In addition, it is surrounded by great retail and shopping areas within walking distance, as well as social venues including restaurants, bars, speciality retail and entertainment facilities. An added bonus is convenient access to the Garsfontein offramp on the N1 highway.

What else has been happening in the precinct as a whole – any other exciting new tenants or offerings that you’d like to share?
There is a new restaurant opening in January where Life Grand Café used to be, which we are very excited about – watch this space!  The Old East Precinct, specifically The Village, has also attracted new tenants like Lynne Atelier, Grit Space – an amazing, vibrant, co-working space – and Peaches, a trendy restaurant that is said to have the best cocktails in town, to name just a few. We have more exciting events planned for 2021 – if Covid allows for it – which we will announce early in the new year.

For leasing opportunities at The Club, and the Old East Precinct, contact Zandri Wells at zandri@atterbury.co.za