AI company takes 5,100 sq ft at Eden
Legal software firm Clio will join TLT, Leonard Curtis, and BDO at ECF’s £36m green office in Salford.
Clio is relocating from its Alderley Edge base to the city, signing for 5,100 sq ft of fitted and furnished space at Eden.
“Our move into central Manchester reflects the scale of our ambition here,” said Clio president Ronnie Gurion.
“It brings us closer to the firms shaping the future of legal work, deepens our access to world-class talent, and reinforces our long-term commitment to the UK market.”
The fit out of the office, led by Overbury, has received high ratings for its sustainability and use of circular materials – such as the inclusion of recycled denim in parts of chairs and the use of cork.
Delivered in six weeks, the fit-out was the first in the UK to achieve both a SKA V2 Gold and Net Zero Aligned certification, according to the SKA rating body.
For the ECF consortium – Muse, the National Housing Bank, and Legal & General – the building’s green nature has been key from the outset. The fit-out’s sustainability achievements only build wider building’s accreditations of meeting WELL standards, being net zero in operation, and having a 5.5-star NABERS UK Design Reviewed Target.
Clio’s office at Eden includes 50 workstations as well as pods, booths, meeting rooms, and a kitchen with a dining area. Workers will also have access to the wider building’s amenities, including a yoga studio, roof terrace, and on-site café.
Hoping to replicate the first suite’s success, ECF is currently fitting and furnishing a further two suites at Eden. One will be 4,900 sq ft and the other will be 10,000 sq ft. They are due to become available in December and early 2027.
Laura Percy, development director at Muse, described Clio’s lease signing as a “significant staging post in this remarkable building’s journey.”
“Being part of Eden offers a working experience unlike any other, with a strong focus on connectivity, collaboration, wellbeing and sustainability,” she said. “It is the ideal place for businesses looking to build a brighter future for both the company and its team.”
Salford Mayor Paul Dennett welcomed Clio to the city.
“Clio’s decision to establish its new base in Salford is another exciting chapter in our city’s continued growth and transformation,” he said.
He added later: “Attracting innovative international businesses like Clio is exactly the kind of investment we want to see in Salford, bringing high-quality employment opportunities and contributing to the thriving business community that has developed here. We look forward to seeing Clio grow and succeed as part of our city.”
OBI and JLL are the retained agents for the 12-storey Eden.
