01/04/2026
MEDIA RELEASE: Barnard reaches new heights with planned move to Pretoria’s most elevated address.
In a move set to take the firm’s profile to dizzying new levels, Barnard has announced plans to relocate its offices to the iconic Groenkloof landmark more commonly known as the Lukasrand Tower.
The decision, according to the firm, reflects a natural next step for a business already known for helping clients rise above legal challenges, maintain a higher standard of service, and keep a clear view of the road ahead.
The new address will, quite literally, place Barnard above the rest.
“This is about elevation in every sense,” said Douw Breed, Director at Barnard. “We have always believed in helping clients take the high ground. From this new vantage point, we felt it was only right to position ourselves as the top firm in the country. It is a lofty goal, but we think we’re well placed to tower over the competition.”
The move is expected to deliver a number of strategic advantages, including stronger signal strength in the market, clearer lines of sight on commercial opportunities, and what internal sources have described as “unmatched uplift” in team morale.
A spokesperson for the tower’s property management team, Mr. Lofty Hoogendyk, welcomed the news. “We are delighted to accommodate a firm with such an elevated reputation,” said Hoogendyk. “Barnard understands the importance of operating at the highest level. When they told us they were looking for premises with more reach, more presence, and more room to grow upwards, we knew this was a perfect fit.”
The firm has reportedly spent months reviewing office options, but found that few buildings could match the symbolic value of a move that would make Barnard Pretoria’s most vertically aligned legal practice.
Insiders say the new premises will offer clients a premium experience, with boardrooms designed for high-level thinking, advice delivered with added perspective and a reception area expected to set an entirely new bar.
While questions remain about lift access, wind conditions, and the practicalities of housing a law firm inside a telecommunications structure, Barnard has insisted the benefits outweigh the risks.
“Our clients expect us to think big,” Breed added. “This move shows that we are not afraid to set the bar high. Or, in this case, exceptionally high.”
The firm has not yet confirmed an official moving date, although staff are understood to have been advised to prepare for a transition to a more rarefied working environment.
Industry commentators have already described the announcement as a landmark moment for Pretoria’s legal sector.
After all, when your ambition is sky-high, it makes sense to choose offices that are too.
