The move follows the recent opening of a Leeds office and will support the group’s expansion plans in the north west.

The new office space is at 11 York Street and is based in a new building in the heart of Manchester’s business district and, in terms of its environmental credentials, has a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

The firm is currently assessing how many staff will be based in Manchester and plans to hire a new partner to run the office which will be confirmed in the next few months.