A northern law firm is making its debut in the Midlands market by opening a new office in Birmingham city centre.
Ward Hadaway has agreed a deal for new office space in Two Chamberlain Square on the Paradise estate.
It will be the firm's fourth office, alongside its HQ in Newcastle and other bases in Manchester and Leeds, and also its first new opening in well over a decade.
Last year, Ward Hadaway announced plans to double its turnover within the next ten years which has prompted the expansion into Birmingham.
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Managing partner Steven Petrie said: "When I announced our ambitious growth plans, we knew that expanding geographically was going to be a key part of our strategy.
"Birmingham is a thriving legal hub, home to an active business community.
"Its strong industrial heritage, reputation for technological innovation and robust service sector align with the challenges and opportunities we are accustomed to.
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"We are proud of our strong presence in each of the regions where we operate. This expansion is no different."
Ward Hadaway is currently recruiting new staff for the Birmingham team.
"I'm really excited to watch the Birmingham office develop and become a thriving part of the Ward Hadaway family," Mr Petrie added.
"The West Midlands has long been a powerhouse for business and we're seeing a real surge in demand for commercial legal services as companies in the region strive to grow, to diversify and to respond to the challenging economic times we are in.
"We're excited to welcome a number of experienced and well-known professionals to the team, who will be instrumental in driving the success of the office and supporting the growth ambitions of our clients across the region."