With a move to a landmark, sustainable office in 2028, Linklaters joins a wave of global firms betting on Kirchberg as the epicenter of Luxembourg’s business growth.
Despite competition from the ultra-modern Cloche d’Or, the capital’s original business district is consolidating its status as Luxembourg’s financial and business heart. Linklaters’ announcement that it will move into a bespoke, timber-structured office by 2028 underscores both the appeal of the district and the rising importance of sustainability in corporate real estate.
“This move will keep the firm in the heart of Luxembourg’s financial community and support its next phase of growth,” the law firm said in a press release.
The new office of Linklaters, which counts 2,900 lawyers worldwide, and a team of 170 in Luxembourg, will provide 5,468 square metres of flexible space. The office will be among those replacing the current BGL BNP Paribas site, in what will be one of the first of its kind timber-structure buildings in Kirchberg. According to Linklaters, the space is designed to meet top international standards for energy efficiency, sustainability and wellbeing, including BREEAM, DGNB, LCBI and WELL Building Standard certifications. It will be part of a campus, with strong transport connections.
“I am delighted that we will continue to enjoy a prime, central location – a key factor for our visibility and ongoing success,” said Linklaters Luxembourg Managing Partner Nicki Kayser, adding: “After almost 23 years in our present building, this marks the beginning of a new chapter for all of us. Our new office, developed with sustainability at its heart, sets the stage for the next exciting phase of development and achievement at Linklaters in Luxembourg.”
The move comes at a time when Cloche d’Or, in the south of the capital, presents fierce competition. The plateau’s draw is thought to lie in its location to major motorways and the airport, and its proximity to EU politics, serving as home to European Institutions including the European Parliament, Commission, European Court of Justice and EIB. And an estimated European project pipeline of almost 300,000 sqm (2025-2028) shows that this dynamic remains stable.
The district is the largest office submarket in Luxembourg with more than 1 million sqm of office space, according to real estate firm CBRE. And a number of leading companies call it home, including Deutsche Bank, KPMG and Arendt & Medernach. As a result, vacancy is limited to under 2%. Added to shopping and cultural and leisure activities, such as the Coque sports centre, Mudam modern art museum and Philharmonie, as well as residential developments, the district retains its appeal.
Key Office Moves and Developments in Kirchberg
- KPMG Luxembourg signed an agreement with BPI Real Estate to develop a new 31,000 m² headquarters on the Kronos building site, expected to be completed by around 2029. The building will be sustainable, made primarily of wood, and include coworking spaces and a food court.
- ArcelorMittal is constructing its new global headquarters—ArcelorMittal Kirchberg—in Kirchberg. The building, which uses low-carbon XCarb® steel, is set for inauguration in early 2026 and pursued top environmental certifications.
- European Investment Bank (EIB) has broken ground on a new nearly zero-energy building in Kirchberg, designed to consolidate offices into one campus with capacity for 1,500 workstations. It’s slated for completion in 2026 and holds BREEAM “Excellent” recognition.
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