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Diedrich & Donohue signs lease at Synergy’s One Liberty Sq.

Boston, MA Synergy, a Boston-based, real estate investor, operator, and manager, is proud to welcome Diedrich & Donohue to One Liberty Sq.

Diedrich & Donohue was represented by Newmark team members Tim Bianchi, executive managing director, and Vince Walker, associate. Synergy was represented by Newmark team members James Brady, senior managing director, Ali Cavanaugh, managing director, and Liam O’Connor, director.

Diedrich & Donohue LLP, now headquartered at One Liberty Sq., is a law firm recognized for its trial experience, individualized client attention and proven litigation success. They are a recipient of the coveted AV Peer Review rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating issued to law firms for legal excellence and ethical standards and have also been recognized by Best Lawyers.

Synergy’s turnkey in-house design and construction experts worked closely with Diedrich & Donohue to meet their goals for efficiency and space delivery, ensuring a collaborative environment customized to both tenants’ needs.

“We are very excited to be settled into our new space at One Liberty,” said Curtis Diedrich and James Donohue, Diedrich & Donohue’s founding partners. “Synergy has been an excellent partner, eliminating the time-consuming efforts that come with office relocation by providing comprehensive design-build solutions that anticipated the firm’s needs before we even articulated them. The new layout is open, adaptable, and perfectly aligned with our desired modern work environments, helping the team foster connections and growth in this new chapter.”

“Welcoming prestigious firms like Diedrich & Donohue to One Liberty Square validates our vision for this iconic property as a premier destination for businesses,” said David Greaney, CEO of Synergy. “Our Turnkey approach continues to resonate with clients seeking both efficiency and personalization in their workspace design process. This lease reflects the growing demand for thoughtfully renovated office spaces that offer modern amenities in Boston’s most connected locations. Synergy is committed to providing environments and economic ecosystems where companies can thrive while honoring the architectural heritage that makes One Liberty Square such a distinctive address in our portfolio.”

Occupying a full city block, One Liberty Square combines historical architectural design with modern building upgrades. The building recently underwent a $10 million renovation that brought new amenities to the property including a tenant lounge, executive board room, and fitness center. Offering 170,043 rentable s/f of office and retail space in the downtown, One Liberty Square is recognizable by its distinctive curved façade and intricate architectural detailing.

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