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January 7th, 2026
- United Kingdom
- Offices
Daibiru Corporation Acquires Major Stake in London’s High-Grade Building “Warwick Court”
- United Kingdom
- Offices
DAIBIRU CORPORATION (President & CEO: Takashi Maruyama, Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka) is pleased to announce the acquisition of major stake of the office and commercial building “Warwick Court” (hereafter “the Property”) located in the City of London.
This marks our second project in the UK, following the acquisition of “Capital House” in June last year, which was our first entry into the UK market.
Exceptional Location Near St. Paul’s Cathedral and a High-Grade Building with Excellent Sustainable Specifications
The Property is situated in a redeveloped area at the heart of the City of London, adjacent to the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral, a historic landmark of the UK. It boasts an outstanding and rare location, just a two-minute walk from the nearest St Paul’s Station. The Property also offers excellent transportation access, being close to major stations such as City Thameslink station (on the Thameslink line connecting north and south London) and Farringdon station (on the Elizabeth Line crossing London).
A large-scale renovation completed in 2022 upgraded the building into a state-of-the-art facility, including a rooftop terrace overlooking St. Paul’s Cathedral, enhanced amenities such as showers and lockers, and gender-neutral restrooms. From an environmental perspective, the Property has achieved the highest “A” rating in the UK’s EPC*1 certification and “Excellent” in BREEAM*2, both highly regarded environmental certifications in the UK.
Strengthening Overseas Portfolio through Business Expansion in the UK
Within our “Daibiru Group Medium- to Long-Term Management Plan 2035 BUILD NEXT.”, launched in fiscal year 2023, we positioned our overseas business strategy as one of the three pillars of company growth, alongside domestic and new business initiatives. One of the key measures in this plan is to invest in new countries. Our overseas portfolio now comprises 10 projects across 4 countries, including those under development, and this acquisition of Warwick Court further reinforce our stable revenue base in the UK.
London’s office market, where many Forbes Global 2000 companies have established their headquarters, remain highly attractive due to its strong liquidity and transparency as a core market. Even after Brexit, the city has maintained its position as a leading international financial center. Daibiru Corporation positions its two UK properties as core assets in our overseas business strategy, contributing to the stable profit generation of the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group.
- *1 EPC (Energy Performance Certificate): A UK system introduced as part of environmental regulations to assess the energy efficiency of buildings. Rated in seven grades from A to G, with A indicating the highest energy efficiency.
- *2 BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method): An international certification system originating in the UK for evaluating the environmental performance of buildings. Certification levels range from Pass to Outstanding, with Excellent being the second highest, indicating “best practice in design and operation.
Property Overview
| Name | Warwick Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Paternoster Square, London, EC4 |
| Year Build (Refurbished) | 2003 (2022) |
| Net lettable area | c. 206,000sq ft (c. 19,100sqm) |
| Floors | 8 floors above ground, 2 basements, rooftop terrace |
Location
Contact Information
Overseas Business Department, DAIBIRU CORPORATION
TEL: (+81)-6-6441-1371
