The building is indicative of Bowman Gilfillan's rapid development as one of Africa's top law firms, as well as its commitment to the improvement of the Cape Town CBD.

Also home to Cape Town's tallest office development, Portside, Bree Street has developed into a major business hub in the city, particularly legal and financial companies, supported by retail, culinary, boutiques and design-focused businesses.

The refurbishment of many of the area's old buildings, alongside the major new corporate projects is a consequence of the strong economy in central Cape Town.

Clients visiting the Bowman Gilfillan offices will enjoy panoramic views of the harbour and Table Mountain, along with easy parking and accessibility to shops, the railway station and bus routes.

Bree Street also offers convenient access to the V&A Waterfront, the Cape Town International Convention Centre, and highways serving the city.

Bowman Gilfillan chief executive officer, Leon Kruger commented: "We're pleased to have been able to contribute to the development of Cape Town's major new business hub and believe that the new building reflects the stature of our firm as one of Africa's top corporate and commercial law firms."

22 Bree Street will be home to some 143 Bowman Gilfillan staff, of whom 55 are lawyers specialising in all aspects of corporate law.

The Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group has approximately 414 lawyers in five cities in Africa including Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Kampala and Nairobi.

In addition, Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group has close working relationships with law firms in UK and the USA. This global reach creates a unique pan-African legal services group that can provide seamless professional services to multinational and local clients.

Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group is a pan-African legal services group which provides top end, integrated legal advice to businesses, financial institutions and governments operating throughout Africa.