An international law firm is creating more than 100 jobs in Liverpool after signing a ten-year lease for new offices in the Royal Albert Dock.
Taylor Wessing said it has capped off a "highly successful year" with Friday's announcement, which will see the jobs created by April.
The firm's Liverpool office launched in November 2018 with a small risk team focused on business acceptance matters. The firm now has a team of 17 lawyers and paralegals, and over 60 business service professionals.
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This growth includes the recruitment of five associates from "top rated regional firms and international law firms".
All were attracted by the firm's brand, culture and client-base.
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The firm is moving into the Edward Pavilion building - a refurbished 19th century warehouse developed by Castleforge Partners.
Saleem Fazal, Taylor Wessing partner and head of the firm's Liverpool office, said:" It's been a highly successful year for the firm as a whole with fantastic achievements in terms of our strategy, the modernisation of our work practices, and our profitability.
"The stunning location of our new Liverpool home is the icing on the cake, and we are thrilled to be able to commit our future to this vibrant, enterprising city. Our team in Liverpool can't wait to move into the stunning Edward Pavilion refurbishment, and we believe the new office will be a huge asset for us in attracting the very best legal and professional services talent in the North West."
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He added that the building was chosen to enable flexible working, high-speed connectivity with the firm's 28 海角视频 and international offices, and to encourage "a collaborative and innovative working culture for our Liverpool team".
The firm is continuing to hire lawyers and paralegals and across all its business service functions, and predicts a headcount of over 100 by the end of the financial year.
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Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, said: "Taylor Wessing is at the forefront of modern legal services, using new technologies and modern practices to provide the best possible services to their clients. Their commitment to innovation precisely matches the ambitions of our city, and they make full use of our world-class knowledge assets.
"Their expansion into a permanent home on Liverpool’s historic waterfront is testament to the availability of high-end legal talent in this city, and I look forward to continuing our partnership for many years to come."