BOSTON—Attracting and retaining young talent goes to the core ofevery business that relies on creativity, innovation and newtechnology development. Determining what the new generation oftalent wants, what will make the workplace more attractive to themand creating a workplace that does not look or feel like atraditional office space is an increasing focus of many companieswhich strive to recruit and retain Millennials.

While a lot of effort goes into developing modern concepts forthe workplace, often times such concepts are created in a vacuumwithout being tied to negotiations of a lease for the space whichis meant to house such workplace. Location of the space(accessibility to public transportation, proximity to restaurants,bars, clubs and other amenities) is viewed as a top priority inspace selection. Securing such space at all cost becomes theprimary focus only to be followed by inevitable disappointment thatthe vision for the space is not supported by the lease document, orthe landlord's obligations thereunder or the right andresponsibilities of other tenants in the building.