A historic law firm is growing its office space by 50 per cent as part of an expansion drive.
Moore & Tibbits, which has provided law services in Warwick for almost 200 years, has moved its operation to the third floor of Westgate House in the town.
The practice previously had an office in High Street for services such as conveyancing and business law and a second office in a different part of Westgate House for its health and welfare and private client services.
Now, the firm will combine both these services by occupying more than 12,000 sq ft of office space after agreeing a ten-year lease as it looks to add at least 20 fee-earning staff to its current team of 80 over the coming years.
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Partner James Williams said: "Our connection to Warwick is part of who Moore & Tibbits are. We're essentially a high street law firm that has grown organically in recent years.
"It recently became clear that our current setup wasn't really working for us.
"Our high street office was looking tired and cramped and there wasn't much synergy with our existing Westgate House office.
"When we decided to move to larger premises, it was a must that we stayed in Warwick town centre while also having an inviting office space for both our staff and our clients.
"The new space gives us 4,000 extra square feet compared with our previous two-office arrangement, meaning we will be able to easily accommodate new staff as we continue to grow.
"It will allow us to retain that close connection with Warwick that defines us as a firm while also allowing us to modernise without leaving the town."
Leamington Spa-based property agency Wareing & Company secured the premises for the law firm.
Director Jonathan Blood added: "For tenants such as Moore & Tibbits, location can mean absolutely everything.
"While some occupiers are more than happy to take out-of-town locations if the property is to their liking, for others keeping their business in the same place can be vital.
"We felt the third floor of Westgate House would be ideal for Moore & Tibbits to keep them in Warwick and allow them to expand.
"It's great to see the team have moved in and we look forward to seeing the business grow further in its new home."
