RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (January 28, 2026) — Global law firm K&L Gates LLP will relocate its Research Triangle Park office to Horseshoe at Hub RTP, a growing mixed-use development in Research Triangle Park. The move reflects the firm’s continued investment in the region and its commitment to providing a modern, collaborative environment for its lawyers and staff.
The firm will move into a 20,000-square-foot office located on the fourth floor at Horseshoe in late 2026, offering state-of-the-art office space, enhanced amenities and convenient access to major transportation corridors throughout the Triangle.
“Our relocation to Horseshoe at Hub RTP reflects our commitment to providing an exceptional experience for our team and clients,” said Michael Hinckle, K&L Gates, RTP Office Managing Partner. “With access to on-site dining, fitness, thoughtfully designed shared spaces and connectivity to the outdoors, Horseshoe supports collaboration and flexibility while keeping us connected to the broader business community.”
K&L Gates serves clients across a wide range of industries central to the region’s economy, including healthcare, FDA regulatory, litigation/enforcement, technology, and financial services. The new office will be designed to support evolving work styles while maintaining the firm’s high standards for client service.
“The momentum at Horseshoe at Hub RTP continues to build, and welcoming K&L Gates further amplifies the energy taking shape across the development,” said Erik Johnson, founding partner of White Point, the developer of Horseshoe at Hub RTP. “With global technology leader Genesys preparing to move into its regional office here in February, Horseshoe is quickly emerging as a vibrant hub for innovation, collaboration and world-class professional services. K&L Gates’ decision to relocate here reinforces the caliber of companies choosing Horseshoe and the dynamic future unfolding at Hub RTP.
Don Shupe with CBRE represented K&L Gates in the deal. Patti Autry and Hillman Duncan represented Horseshoe. Located at 3151 Elion Dr., Horseshoe has 78,000 square feet of Class A office space and 10,000 square feet of retail space that remains available for lease. For more information about tenants and leasing opportunities, visit horseshoeatthehub.com.
About Horseshoe at Hub RTP
Developed by White Point in partnership with the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, Horseshoe at Hub RTP serves as the central gathering point within Hub RTP, a 100-acre mixed-use district in the core of Research Triangle Park. The development features office space, experiential retail, dining, recreational amenities and regional trail connectivity in a setting designed to support business activity and community engagement. Tenants and visitors will enjoy 16 acres of greenspace with streamside trails and boardwalks, including Horseshoe’s splash fountain and event lawn. Conveniently located at the center of Research Triangle Park (RTP) between Highway 54 and I-40 directly off the Davis Drive exit, Horseshoe is easily accessible from anywhere in the Triangle. To learn more about Horseshoe at Hub RTP, including leasing opportunities, visit https://horseshoeatthehub.com.
About Hub RTP
Hub RTP is the new, vibrant downtown district of Research Triangle Park (RTP), North America’s largest research park. At full build out, Hub RTP will feature up to one million square feet of office and lab space, 279 hotel rooms, 1,200 multifamily residential units, and 50K square feet of restaurant and retail space, all designed to bring people together to work, play and stay in RTP. An impressive 16 acres of parks and greenspace includes the award-winning and eco-friendly Burdens Creek, which connects more than 20 miles of trails in RTP. Centrally located in the heart of the Triangle region, the 100-acre district includes Horseshoe at Hub RTP, the mixed-use town square of the development, Frontier RTP, an innovative startup community, and Boxyard RTP, a unique food, retail and entertainment destination. To learn more about Hub RTP and current leasing opportunities, visit https://hub.rtp.org.
About K&L Gates
K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm. The firm represents leading multinational corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs in every major industry group as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations and individuals.