Colliers secures long-term lease with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd at The Cigar Factory
July 23, 2026
The law firm’s 15-year, ±26,753-square-foot commitment signals continued competition for high-quality downtown office space
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has signed a long-term lease for ±26,753 square feet at The Cigar Factory, one of Charleston’s most recognizable properties. Colliers’ Reid Davis, Pete Harper, and Cameron Yost represented the landlord in the transaction.
The 15-year lease is a significant office commitment in downtown Charleston and brings a leading South Carolina law firm into one of the city’s most distinctive workplace environments. The transaction reflects continued demand for high-quality office space in premier locations, particularly from professional services firms making long-term investments in the peninsula.
“This was a strategic move for both our people and our clients,” said Jeddie Suddeth, a shareholder with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd and a member of the firm’s Management Committee. “The Cigar Factory offers a distinctive setting that reflects who we are as a firm while supporting how we work today. Its location, character, and quality made it a clear choice for our next chapter in Charleston. Interestingly, The Cigar Factory was constructed in 1881, six years before the founding of our firm. Both have withstood the test of time.”
The law firm will occupy the former Garden & Gun headquarters, a full-floor space that has been a defining presence within the building for more than a decade. This is a notable evolution for The Cigar Factory as it continues to attract a diverse mix of creative and institutional users. With this lease, the law firm becomes the second-largest tenant in the building, behind only the Clemson University Design Center.
Located on East Bay Street overlooking the Charleston Harbor, The Cigar Factory is one of the most celebrated adaptive reuse projects in the Southeast. Originally constructed in 1881 and redeveloped in 2014, it currently stands as a premier office destination that blends historic character with modern functionality. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2024.
“The Cigar Factory has been a staple in the Charleston skyline for decades,” said Reid Davis, Managing Director at Colliers. “And now, when a firm like Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd commits to a full floor for 15 years, it reinforces the idea that great buildings in irreplaceable locations continue to outperform.”
This lease reveals a clear dynamic in downtown Charleston. Large blocks of high-quality office space are increasingly limited, and demand from professional services firms remains focused on experience-driven offices. As a result, premier assets like The Cigar Factory continue to attract long-term commitments from tenants aligning real estate with strategic growth.
“From the beginning, the vision for The Cigar Factory was to create a one-of-a-kind workplace that respects the building’s history while delivering a modern office experience,” said Jay Weaver, partner in the Cigar Factory property. “Attracting a firm of this caliber is a strong validation of that vision and of Charleston’s continued growth as a place where people and businesses need to be.”
About Colliers
Colliers | South Carolina is the largest full-service commercial real estate firm in South Carolina with an annual transaction volume of $1.5 billion. The firm has 225 real estate professionals covering the state with locations in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg. Colliers is the largest manager of commercial real estate properties in South Carolina with a portfolio of over 31 million square feet of office, industrial, retail and healthcare properties. Colliers | South Carolina’s sister company, LCK, provides project management services across the Southeast and beyond with an annual project value of $1.3 billion. LCK helps clients maximize the value of their development projects while remaining on schedule and within budget. Colliers and LCK staff hold more professional designations than any other commercial real estate firm in South Carolina.
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