FTI Consulting: US-listed advisory giant moves into new Leeds office
US-listed global advisory firm FTI Consulting has now moved into a new office in Leeds city centre after the company announced its plans to set up a base in the city last month.
FTI Consulting, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has moved into a recently-launched business lounge at 34 Boar Lane, in the heart of Leeds.
The move marks FTI’s first office in the Yorkshire region.
Matt Callaghan, head of UK restructuring at FTI Consulting, said in a statement: “Opening an office in Leeds has been a strategic priority for some time, building on the success of our Manchester office launched just three years ago.
“With offices in the North-West and Yorkshire, we’re better positioned to help businesses and sponsors across the North with their restructuring and debt advisory needs.
“We’re committed to continuing our investment in Leeds to build our team and deliver exceptional service to clients across Yorkshire and beyond.”
As part of the strategic expansion, managing directors Emma Lister from FTI Consulting’s Manchester office, along with Richard Hall from the London office, will move to strengthen the firm’s Leeds-based team.
It comes after the 57,000 sq ft 34 Boar Lane building was recently refurbished by UK developers Kinrise.
FTI has taken space in the building’s The Commons space, which comprises 5,000 sq ft of office space with a boardroom and event space. The site is located on the first floor of the building.
FTI is joined in The Commons by Black Cat Building Consultancy, which has also taken office space at the site.
Amie McGagh of Black Cat Building Consultancy said: “Leeds is a natural next step for Black Cat. It’s a dynamic, ambitious city with a strong property market and a growing role in the future of the North.
“Our decision to open at 34 Boar Lane is about more than taking office space. It is about
investing in people, supporting a talented team and giving them the platform to grow with us.”
The Leeds office of property consultancy Knight Frank handled the lettings for the building, which is located opposite Trinity Leeds shopping centre and the new railway station entrance.
Speaking on the new deal with FTI Consulting and Black Cat Construction, Victoria Harris, associate with Knight Frank in Leeds, who are advising Kinrise, said: “The launch of The Commons, followed swiftly by these two deals underlines the on-going success of 34 Boar Lane and is another resounding endorsement of the major investment Kinrise has made in the building.
“It is Kinrise’s aim to turn iconic buildings into creative work and community space.”