Accountancy and advisory firm S&W has opened a new, larger Manchester office as part of its strategy to expand in the North West. The professional services group has relocated to Pall Mall on King Street in the city centre, describing the move as a significant investment that doubles its presence in Manchester and positions the firm for future growth.
New Office at Pall Mall
The Grade II-listed Pall Mall building, extensively refurbished by Bruntwood SciTech, now houses S&W's expanded team. Andrew Wilkes, chief executive at S&W, stated: We are delighted to have moved into our new, expanded offices at Pall Mall. This investment reflects our long-term commitment to the region and supports our growth strategy by increasing capacity, enabling us to serve our growing client base while continuing to attract top talent.
Strengthening Regional Presence
Fiona Cresswell, partner in S&W's Manchester office, added: Our larger, modern city-centre office strengthens our presence in Manchester and reflects our growing ambition in the region. The new Pall Mall space provides a high-quality environment for our colleagues, supports closer collaboration, and helps us deepen client relationships across the city.
S&W was launched as a new business in March last year following the sale of Evelyn Partners Professional Services business to Apax Funds. It builds on the heritage of Smith & Williamson, which was founded in 1881.
Bruntwood SciTech's Refurbishment
Bruntwood SciTech completed its £33 million refurbishment of Pall Mall earlier this year. The building has attracted several high-profile tenants, including FEC, the developer behind the Victoria North regeneration scheme, which announced plans to open its UK headquarters at Pall Mall last month. Sheppard Robson, the architecture practice behind the Pall Mall scheme, also secured a deal for 9,956 square feet across two floors.
Jack Harrison, senior commercial surveyor at Bruntwood SciTech, commented: The breadth of lettings across our Manchester city centre portfolio highlights the continued demand we are seeing from businesses seeking well-designed, future-ready workspace that can support their evolving needs.
