Cozen O’Connor is acquiring a real estate boutique in Santa Monica, California, the firm announced Monday, adding a new office to the growing Philadelphia-based firm.

All 10 lawyers from Santa Monica’s Gilchrist & Rutter are set to join Cozen O’Connor effective Oct. 1, including eight partners, one of counsel and one associate. Gilchrist & Rutter managing partner Jonathan Gross will manage the office, and will co-chair the firm’s real estate practice group.